Made to Stick Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die Chip Heath & Dan Heath How exactly does this book tie to the veterinary field, you may ask? I’ll ask you a question in return: How frustrating is it when you spend a very long time discussing and educating a client on an aspect of […]
Better A Surgeon’s Notes on Performance Atul Gawande Being better is a funny thing. We all want to do the best we can. We can even become devastated if we learn or feel that we aren’t. And yet, is there really an end point to this goal? Doesn’t everyone have room for improvement? But to […]
How to Lie with Statistics Darrell Huff A humorous, insightful and easy read outlining the foibles of statistics and our interpretation of them. Highly recommended as a refresher for those that feel like they’ve lost touch with statistics, or those that would appreciate a reasonable reference to offer owners who wish to be well-informed. The […]
Is Work Killing You? A Doctor’s Prescription for Treating Workplace Stress David Posen, MD I saw this book on the book shelf, and almost yelled in the middle of the library “YES!!!! Veterinarians ARE dying!!!!” The topic of workplace stress is not unique to us. It has generated a lot of attention across all professions, which […]
The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women Why Capable People Suffer from the Imposter Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It Valerie Young, Ed.D If you are a high-achieving individual that questions the justification and validity of their achievements, feels like a fraud, and even allow these beliefs to limit your potential, you probably have […]
The Unspoken Life Recognize Your Passion, Embrace Imperfection, and Stay Connected Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35021125-the-unspoken-life?from_search=true An excellent read for all veterinary staff and students. Veterinary well-being is something I believe we all need to be proactive over, developing better skills for helping ourselves and each other. This is an efficient read, and easy to […]
Thanks for the Feedback THE SCIENCE AND ART OF RECEIVING FEEDBACK WELL* *even when it is off base, unfair, poorly delivered, and frankly, you’re not in the mood Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18114120-thanks-for-the-feedback?from_search=true The long and short of it: This is definitely worth your time to read. If you deal with humans at all, […]
