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No is a Complete Sentence Yes is an easy response to many requests and in some situations will be the perfect answer. No, however, can often feel more challenging. We do not want to disappoint others and we may be afraid of what might be missed if we do not accept what is being offered. [...]

Space for Racism in Veterinary Medicine "There is no space in veterinary medicine for racism." There is much I love about the shirt I'm wearing as I travel home from the 2021 AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference including: Danielle Lambert and the Snout School created it with proceeds going to the BlackDVM Network (cheers to Dr. [...]

Smartcuts for Work-Life Integration Smartcuts for Work-Life Integration Have you ever been asked, “Are you traveling for work or for pleasure?”  If we are traveling for work and our response to that question is not “both”, then it is time to reboot and recharge.  For most of us, work-life balance is unrealistic and embracing work-life [...]

Tootie Tutelage #23 - The Best Moment is This One During the last year or so of my Mom’s life her cognition was sometimes strong, and sometimes not so much.  On one of my very last visits with her she was a bit out of it and not even in the mood for playing cards.  [...]

How Inclusive Is Your Workplace? Pic cred AirFocus on Unsplash Consider the following questions in the context of your current workplace.  Or if you are currently in a career transition, consider the questions as they relate to a previous work environment. Is there a publicly posted anti-harassment and non-discrimination policy? Has the current staff team [...]

Humanizing Quick Shares Humanizing Quick Shares Pic cred: Matheus Ferrero What is a critical attribute needed to lead today? A massive abundance of empathy. And what is one of the best ways to build trust?  Shared experiences. With both of these facts in mind consider creating a moment of shared humanity and lightheartedness before jumping [...]