Boundaries Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend Who should read: All humans. Seriously. Favorite quotes: “He doesn’t have a problem. You do… He doesn’t have a problem because you’ve taken it from him.” “We are responsible to others and for ourselves.” Why I feel it is important to veterinary medicine: We are conditioned and pre-selected as a profession to have […]
The Happiness Advantage The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work Shawn Achor Who should read: Anyone who struggles to find happiness in their work. Favorite quote: “Like secondhand smoke, the leakage of emotions can make a bystander an innocent casualty of someone else’s toxic state.” Daniel Golemen. “Our emotions.. are enormously […]
You’re Not Listening What You’re Missing and Why it Matters Kate Murphy Who should read: If you feel like you are struggling with being heard, or struggling to stay present in a conversation. Favorite quote: “The solutions to problems are often already within people, and just by listening, you help them access how best to handle things, […]
Rejection Proof How to Beat Fear and Become Invincible Jia Jiang Who should read: Any individual who finds they limit themselves because they worry what the answer to a request will be. Favorite quotes: “Turning rejection into a positive requires courage.” “Is your dream bigger than your rejections?” It’s impossible to spend a day in the veterinary […]
Self-Compassion The Proven Power of Being Kind To Yourself Kristin Neff, PhD Who should read: Anyone who would cringe if they saw a loved one being treated the way you treat yourself. Favorite quotes: “Western culture places great emphasis on being kind to our friends, family, and neighbors who are struggling. Not so when it comes […]
Procrastinate on Purpose 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time Rory Vaden Who should read: Those that feel they are overwhelmed with too much to do, and are not making headway, or those that feel like they aren’t doing enough. Favorite quote: Success is no longer related to the volume of tasks you complete, but rather the significance of them. I […]
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do Amy Morin Who should read: All humans can benefit! Those in vet med need all the mental strength they could get! Favorite quote: “People pleasing is about controlling other people’s feelings.” This was a tough love kind of book. Mental strength is something I think we can all […]
No Hard Feelings The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy Who Should Read: Anyone who has a workplace that consists of more than themselves! Huskies- talk about emotion in the workplace! Favorite Quotes: “Get comfortable with being rigorously unproductive once in a while.” I feel that there is an unspoken […]
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace Gary Chapman and Paul White Who should read: Anyone who works with other people (in any capacity)! Favorite quote: “The question is not, ‘Do you appreciate your coworkers?’ The real question is, “Do they feel appreciated?” Why I feel it is important to veterinary medicine: The burnout and stress rate […]
The Coaching Habit Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever Michael Bungay Stanier Who should read: Anyone who finds themselves in any sort of leadership role! Favorite quote: “What will you say no to if you’re truly saying yes to this?” I know, I know- you’re a veterinarian! Not a coach! Hold your […]
