Stop . . . look . . . listen! The guidance here may be incriminating for some achievers, but it is a good review of how things can go haywire at home after a busy, successful day. Being decisive, logical and goal- or task-oriented at work can be your superpowers, but at home, they can get in the way of genuine connection with family members who may feel unappreciated or … [Read more...]
How to ask questions that get people to open up
Few people are taught how to ask good questions. Many conversations would go much better if we avoided jumping to conclusions and just took the time to clarify. Question-asking is like any other skill, says author Jeff Wetzler. It takes practice, but the benefits are worth it. Source: Fast Company, May 27, 2024. Link. Quality questions create mutual benefit. You don’t know … [Read more...]
You won’t be ready to change your life until these 5 things are in place
Change is easier said than done. For many, limiting beliefs get in the way. Sustainable change, however, requires more than willpower alone, says Maja Djukic PhD, RN, FAAN. It requires five integral parts of one’s being to move in the same direction simultaneously: motivation, behavior, emotions, mind and body. Dijikic calls this system the “wheel of change.” Source: Fast … [Read more...]
Why we need fewer performance reviews and more check-ins
Leadership expert, author Ashley Goodall, argues that check-ins are a more personal way for teams to set goals. He shares when Cisco researchers looked at the relationship between frequency and effect, they found that a biweekly conversation had a clear, positive effect, and that a weekly conversation had a very big, indeed positive effect. Source: Fast Company, May 6, 2024. … [Read more...]
How to become more confident at work
Confidence is reflected in the way that you talk about yourself, your work and your predictions about whether you will succeed at new tasks. That communication ultimately affects whether other people accept your ideas and choose to engage with you. Art Markman shares a few things you can do to make yourself more confident in the long run including: Know your strengths … [Read more...]
9 Gen Z work trends that aren’t new but hit differently now
We are starting to see old ideas manifest in new ways as the next generations enter the workplace and bring their unique perspectives, writes Leila Frankina. She shares trends and values that are getting revived in the workplace. Of note, yet familiar, are quiet promotion, proximity bias and productivity theater. As they enter the workforce, one in five Gen Zers hold more than … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – April 11, 2024
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, April 4, 2024. Link. Most read post(s) from the April 4th AHD Bulletin – Let’s stop calling them soft skills. They’re interpersonal skills. Leadership skills. Link. Finding joy. Link. The role of vehicle movement in swine disease transmission. Link. ===================================== Smells … [Read more...]
9 types of difficult colleagues, how to handle them
It takes extra effort to deal with the dynamics of situations involving difficult people. Sharing nine types of difficult colleagues or clients, Nick Robinson explains simple, direct strategies to deal with them. Among them were these three: The worrier The dark strategist The people pleaser Source: Fast Company, March 20, 2024. Link. “The best way to deal with a … [Read more...]
Thank you notes after an interview? Yes or No?
You don’t need to send a handwritten card, but a thank-you note is likely your final chance to seal your good impression before the hiring manager makes their decision. Source: Fast Company, February 28, 2024. Link. . . . a few brief sentences in an email will do . . . send it within 24 hours . . . “ … [Read more...]
Understanding active listening and distractions
Commentary With all the distractions of checking personal devices, social media and other interruptions it's a wonder any work gets done at all. Consider these articles as you head into meetings and travel to VMX. Active listening involves mastering a host of other skills, writes Amy Gallo. It includes reading body language and tone of voice, maintaining your attention, … [Read more...]
6 inspiring morning habits of highly successful people
For those still searching for a New Year’s resolution, consider adjusting your morning habits. It doesn’t matter what time you wake up, but it does matter what you do when you first wake up, writes Will Polston. Without a morning routine, people rely on how they feel emotionally when waking up which is reactive rather than proactive. Good habits are formed and maintained by a … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – November 30, 2023
Recent posts from AHD’s weekly Bulletins – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, November 2023 archives. Link. Animal Health Digest Bulletin, October 2023 archives. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link. ============================================ Merriam-Webster's word of the year . . . Authentic Source: BBC, November 27, … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – November 16, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, November 9, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from the November 9th AHD Bulletin – Age-specific products for senior companion animals. Link. Better cat visits. Carriers and caregivers are the key. Link. The value of teamwork. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy … [Read more...]
Get better at thinking on your feet
A sudden request can give even the most confident person a jolt of panic. The challenge for most people in all communication, planned or spontaneous, is anxiety, says author Matt Abrahams. He offers six steps to become better at thinking on your feet. Source: Fast Company, October 4, 2023. Link. Many of us ramble when we speak spontaneously because we’re discovering what we … [Read more...]
Pet brands that matter, according to Fast Company
The pet business, whether retail or veterinary, is full of brands that provide solutions, revenue and services. Fast Company’s Brands that Matter listing includes several animal health industry companies this year. Each brand is judged on relevancy, cultural impact, ingenuity and business impact to be included in the listing. Petco, Mars, Chewy and Maev are among 165 … [Read more...]
Scientist says body language has surprising influence in job interviews
A recent post from Patrick T. Malone reminded us of the importance of body language individually and as an observer <Link>. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzica says a fundamental component of social and political skills involves displaying the right kind of verbal and nonverbal communicational signals to improve how we come across to others. Source: Fast Company, October 26, … [Read more...]
3 essential types of conversations for managers to have with their people
Grayson James shares what he believes are the three more important types of leadership conversations. He offers ways to ensure these conversations go well. Each of the three types of conversations has a different focus and a different outcome, along with common pitfalls to watch: The learning conversation The design conversation The fulfillment … [Read more...]
How to know when it’s time to switch jobs
Commentary Our industry is still dealing with ongoing shortages of available, qualified workers in clinics and pet services businesses. Last week we shared Zippia information about average tenure <Link> as it relates to older candidates <Link>. One dynamic of these labor challenges is creating places where people wish to stay and feel fulfilled. Lydia Dishman … [Read more...]
ER doctor: What AI startups are getting wrong about ChatGPT for telehealth
Commentary This article offers perspective as telehealth and virtual care become more prevalent in veterinary medicine and AI tools are being further developed. We noted the doctor’s considerable experiences with virtual medicine, the (missing) need for setting patient expectations, plus challenges when there is no doctor-patient relationship. All too often, I’ve cared for … [Read more...]
Mastering the art of arguing productively
Commentary Only once we understand the other side of any issue can we be confident that we fully understand our own, writes Yonason Goldson. His perspectives on argument, societal intolerances and ultimately win-lose thinking is worth the 4-minute read. We probably don’t need the new word, quodlibet because we’ll struggle to pronounce it. It is easy to agree with his … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – July 20, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, July 13th, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from July 13th AHD Bulletin – A new federal pregnancy law is now in effect; what HR needs to know. Link. States outlaw noncompete agreements. Link. You’re capable of courage. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – July 6, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, June 29th, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from June 29nd AHD Bulletin – Study: PRP gel accelerates skin wound healing in horses. Link. How to charge for technician appointments. Link. Skipping rocks and back to basics. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy … [Read more...]
The hard truth
The biggest lie we tell ourselves is: We crave truth. But the truth is hard and often uncomfortable. Being honest with someone is actually more respectful than holding back. Source: AXIOS, June 22, 2023. Link. INSIGHTS: Be blunt, respectful, factual and actionable Also see: How to deal with people who pretend to know more than they do, Fast Company, June 28, 2023. … [Read more...]
How your body language may be causing your team to disconnect
Body language speaks for you unconsciously and unfortunately, it’s hard to control. Just like you can’t fake a genuine smile, you can’t fake emotion. You can try to suppress your feelings, but your body language will leak it. “There’s the saying, ‘Fake it ‘til you make it.’ But the fake will fade,” says Linda Clemons. Source: Fast Company, June 6, 2023. Link. If your words … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – June 8, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, June 1st, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from June 1st AHD Bulletin – The June deadline is here! Link Building trust. Link. Puppy break! 30 dog breeds that have the cutest puppies. Link Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy … [Read more...]
Are you ‘procrastiworking?’ Don’t let it sabotage your job.
It is easy to fall prey to procrastiworking, writes Amanda McKinney. She describes procrastiworking as when you’re doing something that could be considered work, so you feel justified in taking the action, but it’s not the thing you need to be doing. In other words, it is procrastinating by doing other work or misdirecting your energy on easier things, emails or scrolling … [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...]
3 work red flags that mean it’s time to quit
Christina Gnozzo shares three red flags to identify and avoid so that you do not find yourself in situations that are not aligned with your professional (and personal) purpose, values, or goals: You don’t feel valued You’re tired all the time You’re not learning anything new Source: Fast Company, February 10, 2023. Link. Feelings that a given job is the right fit … [Read more...]
ChatGPT threatens these four human traits
The emergence of advanced AI technologies, as with prior technologies, presents risks and opportunities. The authors assert it is a wake-up call for humanity to harness four unique and precious human virtues: Humility Curiosity Self-awareness Empathy Source: Fast Company, April 19, 2023. Link. . . . ChatGPT, which merely personifies the latest advancement of … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – May 3, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, April 27th, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from April 27th AHD Bulletin – Trust lost. Link. Preparing for behavioral interview questions. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link. Compliance is a 5 letter word Source: Vetsource, Link. PRAP is an … [Read more...]