Book Rounds: The Mindset of Failure in Veterinary Medicine


Book Rounds, Mindset, Personal Growth, Professional Health, Professional Skills Development

Mindset  The New Psychology of Success Carol S. Dweck, PhD Who should read: Anyone who has experienced the journey of training/learning in veterinary medicine.  Favorite quote: “In a growth mindset, challenges are exciting rather than threatening.  So rather than thinking, oh, I’m going to reveal my weaknesses, you say, wow, here’s a chance to grow.” “Becoming is […]

June 13, 2022

Book Rounds: Negotiation for Well-Being


Book Rounds, Personal Growth, Professional Health, Professional Skills Development, Well-being

Getting To Yes Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In  Roger Fisher and William Ury Who should read: Anyone negotiating for their own needs and well-being.  Favorite quote:  “Agreement becomes much easier if both parties feel ownership of the ideas.” “We tend to assume that because the other side’s positions are opposed to ours, their interests must also […]

December 8, 2021

Book Rounds: Negotiation in Practice


Book Rounds, Clinical Practice, Inter-personal skills, Professional Skills Development

Getting To Yes Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In Roger Fisher and William Ury Who should read: If you need to reach an agreement between two parties. Pretty much all veterinary personnel! Favorite quotes: “Separate the people from the problem.” “Focus on the interests, not positions.” “Don’t deduce their intentions from your fears.” Why I feel […]

November 1, 2021

Book Rounds: Hiding Your Mental Health


Book Rounds, Mindset, Personal Growth, Well-being

Perfectly Hidden Depression How to Break Free from the Perfectionism That Masks Your Depression Margaret Robinson Rutherford, PhD Who should read: Anyone who operates under perfectionism Favorite quote: “…the characteristics of perfectly hidden depression, in moderation, can be helpful. But when they begin to govern every aspect of your being, they can become a huge problem.”  “If […]

August 11, 2021

Book Rounds: Shame Resilience


Book Rounds, Mindset, Personal Growth, Professional Health, Professional Skills Development, Well-being

I Thought It Was Just Me(But It Isn’t) Making the Journey from “What will people think?” to “I am enough” Brene Brown Who should read: Anyone suffering from imposter syndrome, feeling that they aren’t “enough”, or suffering from shame (different than guilt!).  Favorite quotes: “When we believe success should be effortless, we simultaneously set ourselves up for […]

February 3, 2021