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 […]
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves Who should read: All humans + many cats Favorite quote: “The biggest obstacle to increasing your self-awareness is the tendency to avoid the discomfort that comes from seeing yourself as you really are.” Veterinarians are screened for intelligence pretty intensively. Back in my day, admissions screenings weighed your academic […]
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 […]
