Getting To Yes Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In Roger Fisher and William Ury Who should read: If you need to reach an agreement between two parties. Pretty much all veterinary personnel! Favorite quotes: “Separate the people from the problem.” “Focus on the interests, not positions.” “Don’t deduce their intentions from your fears.” Why I feel […]
I would be lying if I tried to pretend boundary setting was an easy skill to learn. I actually found it more challenging than most of my professional, clinical training! Here were my biggest struggles while learning. I’ve seen these same struggles play out in colleagues, so I wanted you to know you will not […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Kristina Kiefer Our Book Rounds topic this month was on Burnout. I learned quite a bit, in spite of the fact that I’ve been on a personal mission to avoid burnout even prior to vet school. I considered myself high risk. I get bored easily. I am an all or nothing personality. I get socially […]
Burnout: The secret to unlocking the stress cycle Emily Nagoski, PhD, Amelia Nagoski, DMA I believe this book needs no introduction to explain why this is a useful topic for veterinarians to be aware of! This was an outstanding look at the subject, offering information on recognizing and managing the experience of burnout. And to […]
The Checklist Manifesto How to get things right By Atul Gawande One thing we tend to hate thinking about is the fact that mistakes happen. They happen to everyone. Every day we make multiple mistakes, frequently with very little consequences. But what about when your surgeon meticulously and expertly amputates a limb? Only they amputate […]
Thoughts from a veterinarian with a love affair with perfectionism Kristina Kiefer This month’s Book Rounds book, Better, by Atul Gawande, is inspiring and motivating to be the very best that we can be- for our clients, patients, team and ourselves. That should be reasonable, given I get uncomfortable if things aren’t perfect, right? Within a few […]
