I was talking to a 4th-year veterinary student recently, and he was telling me about the starting salaries his friends were signing on for with their first jobs. Figures in the $150,000 range were not uncommon. [I’ve heard anecdotally about salaries hitting $200,000 for new grads in some metropolitan areas]. This may not sound like… Read More
There I Said It
Did You Realize Life Required This Much Engagement? I Didn’t.
I don’t know where I got the idea that the point of younger life was to set yourself up so that older life ran on autopilot, but I was pretty sure this was how things worked. It’s not that I didn’t think life would be challenging after the age of 40. It’s just that I… Read More
Your Bio is Probably Terrible. Here’s Why
As the owner of a veterinary conference, the host of two podcasts, the founder of a website that’s published thousands of articles, and a mentor of any veterinary professional who decides to flatter me and then ask me questions, I read a lot of bios that veterinary professionals write to explain who they are. The… Read More
You Deserve Credit For Your Work
The most common personal development mistake I see when it comes to working on new leadership or communication skills is not positioning yourself to get credit for your work. Yes, I’m looking at you team leads, associate veterinarians, medical directors, managers, and anyone working in corporate practices working hard on your skillset. You work so… Read More
Shouting Into The Void: How To Measure Your Impact
Every week I write a letter like this. I talk to clients in the exam room, publish two podcasts, and post social media content. I teach multiple classes on communication, leadership, and management in Uncharted, and sometimes I travel and speak at conferences. All that to say… I put a lot of heart and ideas… Read More
The Right Way To Introduce Yourself
How you introduce yourself matters. An introduction helps tell people a bit about yourself, your personality, and can help you create a positive impression. Are you putting your best foot forward with your introduction? Over the years, I’ve worked with and introduced dozens of veterinary speakers at conferences and browsed hundreds of veterinary clinic websites…. Read More