Are You a Better Than a Second Grader?
When my son was in second grade, I attended a parent-teacher conference at his school. The teacher shared with me a new system they were…
What Makes a Great Leader?
I often get asked about what makes a great leader. I used to try and cover all the aspects of the complex and dynamic art…
Do Something, Even if It’s Wrong: Leadership
Every now and then I like to take a quote and look at what it really means in our lives, our businesses, and our quest…
4 Reasons Why You Need a Coach
Whether you are a student, recent graduate, new manager or a seasoned leader, a good coach can take you from where you are today, to where you want to…
3 Ways Managers Kill Engagement and Crush Motivation
Very few managers show up to work thinking, “Today I’m going to cause my team to disengage and demotivate them.” Yet, many managers spend a…
3 Employee Engagement Tricks That Don’t Really Work
It seems almost foolish, really. We put people in our practice and tell them what to do. We pay them to do it. And we…
How To Be A Great Mentee
Having a great mentor makes a big difference. Mentorship is one of the top factors new graduates consider when choosing their first job, and it…
Don’t Wait for a Breakthrough, Create One
I am so excited to be a part of the Harbor community, which I believe will be a resource for veterinarians and practices that can…
Re-Imagining Practice Ownership
Who wants to be a practice owner? I often ask this question to my veterinary student classes. To no surprise, roughly 20% of the class…
Are You Playing The Right Game Of Practice Ownership?
A healthy practice and a healthy profession are the results of how we play the game of practice ownership. But what is a healthy practice?…