Commentary The ability to ask questions is not reserved for interviewers or leaders. Questioning is a way we can understand another point of view other than our own. We asked Patrick T. Malone to review and comment on Benjamin Kessler’s article which shares information from research done by Einav Hart, BA, MA, PhD. Malone’s comments and Kessler’s article are linked … [Read more...]
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Worth a Glance – January 4, 2024
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, December 28, 2023. Link. A review of 2023’s highly viewed posts in 13 categories. Most read posts in 2023, all categories – Don’t be afraid to ask the sensitive questions. Link. Study: PRP gel accelerates skin wound healing in horses. Link. How to deal with an angry … [Read more...]
Communication – a critical skill for success
Commentary Mr. Malone will return next week. Considering the Gen Alpha post in this edition, we are sharing several of his posts about communication. Reviewing them reminds me of his consistent coaching themes. Becoming a decision-getter requires we get out of our own way . . . truly listen absent our agenda and then inquire about what else? “ – Kirk Augustine Source: AHD … [Read more...]
Most-read 2023 posts by Patrick T. Malone
Bringing the perspective and discipline from his work with leader and sales groups, Patrick T. Malones’ contributions frequently are among the top 10 AHD posts opened each month. This week, we’re sharing the most-read Malone posts from 2023. Source: Animal Health Digest Don’t be afraid to ask the sensitive questions. Link. Trust lost. Link. How to deal with an … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – June 1, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, May 25th, 2023. Link. Most read post from May 25th AHD Bulletin – Don’t be afraid to ask the sensitive questions. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link. ========================================== Biosecurity doesn’t have to be a big-ticket item Source: … [Read more...]
Stop over-apologizing
Starting your sentences with, “I’m sorry,” does a lot more harm than you think, says Reniel. Over-apologizing is a real thing. He says for some of us, we're being too hard on ourselves, anticipating that something we said will offend someone, or provoke them. For others, it stems from something in our past that may have been an unhealthy relationship. . . . consider that … [Read more...]
In #Metoo backlash, men retreat from mentoring women
Wendy Murphy shares that many senior male managers are reportedly responding to the #Metoo movement with a better-safe-than-sorry attitude and are pulling back from mentoring women. This reaction is both biased and shortsighted she says. Repercussions of depriving female employees of the counseling, developmental opportunities, exposure, and visibility that come from … [Read more...]
Top 5 puppy behavior tips
There’s nothing like a new puppy. But the new wears off fast if the puppy isn’t taught to behave well. All animal health professionals get questions about “my new puppy” from friends and colleagues. The tips featured here help set proper expectations when dealing with a new puppy. Source: Clinician’s Brief, February 2016. Puppies are primed to learn, and veterinarians are … [Read more...]