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 […]
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 […]
Kristina Kiefer This has been haunting me for a while. I’d love your input on it, as I think many minds are needed to solve this problem. Here’s the case summary: Daisy is presented to you for ADR (ain’t doing right). The family is very concerned, because she just isn’t herself. She’s been a member […]
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 […]
Kristina Kiefer Imposter syndrome. That feeling of not deserving the position you are in sucks. It can quite literally keep you from moving forward. But you know what’s worse? When your secret beliefs of being an “imposter” are confirmed. You failed that test. You didn’t match to a residency. You got a review that identifies […]
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 […]
Kristina Kiefer “I need help, please.” This is one of the hardest things I’ve had to learn as a veterinarian. It’s taken monumental work, but it’s paid enormous dividends. And from what I’ve witnessed, it seems to be a skill that our profession really struggles with. It’s another one of those features I believe we […]
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 […]
