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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
