Mindset The New Psychology of Success Carol S. Dweck, PhD Who should read: Anyone who has experienced the journey of training/learning in veterinary medicine. Favorite quote: “In a growth mindset, challenges are exciting rather than threatening. So rather than thinking, oh, I’m going to reveal my weaknesses, you say, wow, here’s a chance to grow.” “Becoming is […]
Getting To Yes Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In Roger Fisher and William Ury Who should read: Anyone negotiating for their own needs and well-being. Favorite quote: “Agreement becomes much easier if both parties feel ownership of the ideas.” “We tend to assume that because the other side’s positions are opposed to ours, their interests must also […]
Perfectly Hidden Depression How to Break Free from the Perfectionism That Masks Your Depression Margaret Robinson Rutherford, PhD Who should read: Anyone who operates under perfectionism Favorite quote: “…the characteristics of perfectly hidden depression, in moderation, can be helpful. But when they begin to govern every aspect of your being, they can become a huge problem.” “If […]
Grit Angela Duckworth Who should read: Anyone who needs some motivation and skills to persist. Anyone desiring the perseverance of a corgi who lost a kibble under the couch. Favorite quotes: –“if you want to stay engaged for more than a few years in any endeavor, you’ll need to find a way to enjoy the nuances […]
How To Win Friends & Influence People Part I: Connecting with Communication Skills Dale Carnegie Who should read: Any staff that have interactions with each other or clientele! Favorite quote: Dealing with people is probably the biggest problem you face. We learn in vet school: ‘Every pet has an owner attached to the other end of the […]
I Thought It Was Just Me(But It Isn’t) Making the Journey from “What will people think?” to “I am enough” Brene Brown Who should read: Anyone suffering from imposter syndrome, feeling that they aren’t “enough”, or suffering from shame (different than guilt!). Favorite quotes: “When we believe success should be effortless, we simultaneously set ourselves up for […]
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 […]
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, […]
