How to keep employees happy
There are 3 simple keys to keep employees happy. This is the conclusion of a Harvard Business Review article* based on years of research by several authors. Here are the 3 secrets. 1. A compelling vision When employees embrace the vision of the owners of the company,...
Should you create a not-to-do list?
There are things you should do, or need to do, and there are things you should stop doing.To help you create a not-to-do list, try to answer the 10 following questions: 1. What activities will you say no to?Think of initiatives and activities that you committed to,...
3 Tools All Achievers Need
You don’t need another $700 gadget to get things done. Here are 3 very simple (and cheap) ideas to be efficient and successful. 1. An idea-capturing system Your new idea is so brilliant, that it might get you the Nobel prize. Or save lives. Or make millions. 17...
How to never be late again
Do you struggle to be on time? Do you subconsciously play a game to see how close to an appointment you can make it? Do you know someone who does? Simon Coronel, deservedly crowned World Champion of Magic and double “fooler” on the Penn and Teller show, shared how he...
Is life without meetings possible?
Earlier this year, Shopify made the news after announcing that meetings were banned. This “useful subtraction,” as the e-commerce platform called it, was designed to free up time and allow employees to actually get stuff done. This bold move led to countless comments...
How to say no (part 3)
In other professions, saying “no” is reportedly the secret to success, the foundation of sanity, and the recipe for happiness. Meanwhile in vet med, saying no seems to be a huge no-no (pun intended). Following our 2 previous blogs (How to say no (part 1) and How to...
How to say no (part 2)
In a profession where we easily get pulled in 6 directions at once, saying “no” often seems impossible, rude, or unethical. Yet, saying “no” is critical to establish boundaries, protect your time, and shelter your personal life. 4. Don’t be wishy-washy Sometimes,...
How to say no (part 1)
Saying “no” carries a significant stigma in our society. This is especially true in our profession, where our mission is to help others. Yet, there is a point where we need to realize that saying yes to every request is a recipe for exhaustion, overwhelm, and burnout....
Article published in Trends Magazine, an AAHA publication, in March 2023
Written by Kate Boatright, VMD (Article published in Trends Magazine, an AAHA publication, in March 2023) In the lobby of the Anywhere Veterinary Clinic, a client is checking in for their appointment with a bouncing Labrador retriever at the end of the leash. Another...
How to boost your efficiency
Most of us think of our time in terms of days or hours. Dan Sullivan, founder of Strategic Coach and best-selling author, recommends managing your time one week at a time. He recommends having focus days, buffer days and free days. What does that mean? FOCUS DAYS...