Every meeting should have a clear, concise DECISION goal and that is the responsibility of the person calling the meeting. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, February 6, 2026. Link. The meeting organizer is responsible for keeping the meeting focused on the DECISION goal.” INSIGHTS: Only invite those with direct decision-making responsibility and expect them to gather input from … [Read more...]
Waiting is not free
The status quo is certainly comfortable and safe, but what is the cost of doing nothing? Source: LinkedIn Pulse, January 30, 2026. Link. Stop viewing ‘waiting’ as a free action. In business, standing still has a burn rate.” INSIGHTS: When the cost of doing nothing exceeds the perceived cost of other options, change becomes profitable. Be sure to see Andy Williams’s … [Read more...]
The pro/con list – useless
The pro/con list puts options before clarity. It skips the criteria completely. It flattens the discussion and distracts us from what matters, asserts Andy Williams (not the singer). Source; LinkedIn Pulse, January 16, 2026. Link. Remember to maintain agency over the ends you design. Navigate your <decisions>. Don't just compute it. Human nature is in a rush to … [Read more...]
The business of pragmatism
In high-performing cultures, a "Yes" is expensive. It means resources have been allocated and focus has been locked. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, January 9, 2026. Link. A ‘Yes’ without the capacity to back it up isn't ambition. It is a breach of trust.” INSIGHTS: When your heart says “Yes,” make sure your head is on board. … [Read more...]
Uncertainty
From global pandemics and economic shifts to industry disruption and technological transformation, professionals across all sectors have faced waves of unpredictability. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, December 15, 2025. Link. Those who acknowledge, adapt, and evolve will move forward with clarity, connection, and courage.” – Stacy Pursell INSIGHTS: Uncertainty is uncomfortable, … [Read more...]
Beyond bias
Cognitive biases shape how teams think, decide and collaborate. Anchoring biasmakes the first idea or opinion in a meeting disproportionately influential. Confirmation bias turns brainstorming into an echo chamber, reinforcing what leaders already believe. The bandwagon effect pushes teams to conform, silencing innovation in the name of agreement. Source: LinkedIn … [Read more...]
Ownership model frames lasting change
You might not own a piece of the practice, but you certainly own the beliefs that drive your behavior, which impacts the practice’s result. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, October 20, 2025. Link. Lasting change isn’t about fixing results – it’s about taking ownership of the beliefs behind them. INSIGHTS: Your brain learns through repetition and evidence. … [Read more...]
Facts and feelings
At its core, influencing is about understanding human behavior. What makes people trust, decide or act? Source: LinkedIn Pulse, February 25, 2025. Link. While we like to believe we make factual decisions, the reality is that feelings dominate.” INSIGHT: Acknowledge feelings first, then address the facts. … [Read more...]
A strategic foresight parable
Leaders today face a world defined by rapid technological innovation, market volatility, global interconnectedness and workforce transformation. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, November 26, 2024. Link. Tactical plans without strategic foresight solve nothing.” INSIGHTS: Inspire others with a clear vision; empower others with purpose; lead others with humility and courage. … [Read more...]
Toxic leadership
A good leader inspires, motivates, and guides their team towards success, writes Craig Wallace, KCAHC’s 2024 Iron Paw Award Recipient. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, July 2, 2024. Link. “The effects of toxic leadership can be profound for any collective effort potentially destroying an enterprise…” INSIGHT: Courage and action are required individually and by the organization. … [Read more...]
Brakke study shows pet owners not always aware of e-retail options
The recent Pet Medicines Home Delivery Study by Brakke Consulting uncovered notable e-retail trends for pet products, writes Joseph Harvey. It revealed home delivery is directly linked to improved compliance, but clients need to know about the service. Many US veterinary practices are well positioned to supply customers in an online capacity through home delivery and autoship … [Read more...]
Summertime reflection
Consider a few minutes of rest and renewal through a summer morning reflection. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, May 30, 2024. Link. A moment each morning will reignite your passion and devotion to your work.” INSIGHTS: Making time to sharpen the saw makes the job easier. … [Read more...]
Business storms
Did you ever notice how fresh the weather feels after a storm? Source: LinkedIn Pulse, April 19, 2024. Link. Leadership, much like weathering a tempest, demands a mix of resilience, foresight and the ability to venture beyond familiar territories.” INSIGHTS: Weather, either good or bad, doesn’t last forever. … [Read more...]
Groundhog day again?
The iconic movie “Groundhog Day” is amusing, but also mirrors our journey in leadership and personal growth. Source: Linkedin Pulse, January 30, 2024. Link. Each iteration is an opportunity to refine strategies, enhance decision-making, and lead with more empathy and understanding. INSIGHTS: Embrace persistence and resilience. … [Read more...]
Stop giving advice
Have you ever given someone the best advice and they completely ignored it, or they got defensive and angry with you? Advice requires permission . . . and aggressive listening.” – Suzie Price Source: LinkedIn Pulse, September 18, 2023. Link. Through the art of asking questions, you develop and strengthen the relationship. INSIGHTS: Seek first to understand. … [Read more...]
Emotional intelligence and teams
High-performing teams enforce a norm of speaking up when someone on the team acts in a way that harms team effectiveness. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, September 18, 2023. Link. A study of over 100 next-generation family business leaders finds how other executives in the business see a leader’s emotional and social intelligence predicts that person’s effectiveness as a … [Read more...]
Self-coaching helps motivate you
We need to step onto the field as our own coaches and motivators. Here are a few ideas to build your “tough situation” self-coaching skills. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, June 21, 2023. Link. When bad days hit get moving.” INSIGHTS: Tough situations are inevitable. How you react is manageable. … [Read more...]
Why does a well-fed cat kill small animals and birds?
John Woolf, a self-proclaimed cat whisperer, addresses the basic instincts cats have for hunting even when well-fed and living indoors. He shares the story of when Mr. Whiskers becomes Dr. Hyde and along the way shares some facts about cats and their lives. . . . even the Garfields of the world can’t overcome instinct.” Source: LinkedIn Pulse, February 27, 2023. Link. Three … [Read more...]
Added value
Think like a product manager and act like you are the product. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, February 17, 2023. Link. Know your value and highlight it in the right way so you are clear on what sets you apart from competition. INSIGHT: Continuous improvement will ensure your value never expires. … [Read more...]
Attitude, teamwork and resiliency
Characteristics of success for a world champion football team or in a multi-national, multi-billion-dollar corporation also apply to a two-doctor practice in South Carolina. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, February 8, 2023. Link. Whether we think we can or think we can’t, we’re right.” – Scott Bormann, Merck Animal Health INSIGHTS: Add in a culture of continual improvement and … [Read more...]
Consider it a commitment
Committing too early is one of the first pitfalls we fall into when managing our word and reputation. We all want to make the people that we know and love happy. As a result, we may get in the habit of saying “yes” too soon. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, September 30, 2022. Link. You’ll begin to see your time and energy as precious, and people will start to respect you at greater … [Read more...]
YOU define your self-worth
Your job is one of the first aspects you share when introducing yourself. This ties our identities to what we do for a living. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, August 4, 2022. Link. Make sure you have a life outside of your job. INSIGHTS: Most people have multiple dimensions, and their career is just one of them. … [Read more...]
Your future self?
When we think of our future selves, our brain lights up the same as it would when we think of Natalie Portman or Matt Damon who are strangers with whom we are somewhat familiar. According to our brains, us in the future is not us.” Source: LinkedIn Pulse, June 28, 2022. Link. Start by thinking of 10 things right now that you don’t want to repeat, 10 things in your past that … [Read more...]
Learning to say NO
Saying no doesn't always feel good, and sometimes it costs us emotionally. But to successfully reach the top, we must learn how to say no without nagging regret or hurting relationships. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, May 10, 2022. Link. Sometimes, the cost of saying no will be accepting that we will inevitably disappoint others—often those whose approval matters to … [Read more...]
A learning mindset
It’s a blend of feeling confident that you can do the project you’re taking on while simultaneously being okay with making mistakes along the way and learning from them. Source: Linkedin Pulse, August 29, 2021. Link. I find that I’m more efficient and better at my work if I allow the time and space to improve myself. Without judgement. INSIGHT: Mistakes are only bad if … [Read more...]
Lead by example
Lead by example may be a cliché, but it also an effective way to develop future leaders, as my friend Scott Mastley points out. Perhaps more than ever before, it is crucial that your actions are consistent with your words. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, February 18, 2021. Link. Be yourself and be accountable for your actions. INSIGHT: Today’s leaders are responsible for … [Read more...]
Complex simplicity
Leadership is one of the most written-about topics in the world. Some present it as complex, while others present it as simple. It is both. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, February 10, 2021. Link. That means, in a business setting, it is important to remember that you work for your employees, they do not work for you. Your job is to build your team, provide value, and give them … [Read more...]
Habits and the Grand Canyon
I am not sure there is a way to adequately prepare yourself to see the Grand Canyon for the first time. But for those who have always lived nearby it is just a fact of life, part of the usual environment. Like a habit. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, November 18, 2020. Link Replacing a bad habit with a good one is not as easy as that sounds, but it is doable. You do not have to be … [Read more...]
5 leadership lessons from powerful women
October was National Women’s Small Business Month, a time to reflect on and appreciate the work of women entrepreneurs and the contributions they have made. In the spirit of this important month, let us not forget about its importance just because it is now December. Let's dive into lessons from a few of the world’s most impactful women leaders. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, … [Read more...]
Creativity – nature or nurture?
Some people think creativity is static. You are either born creative, or not. Jesse Hemphill believes creativity is more of a muscle that you can strengthen. Sure, some people are born preternaturally fit, but we can all do a lot to get a lot stronger. Source: LinkedIn Pulse, November 2, 2020. Link. If you are looking to grow professionally as a writer or a hotel staffer or … [Read more...]