After I bought my practice and inherited a team, it didn’t take me long (just a few years) to realize that my team wasn’t me – not even close – so expecting them to think and act like I did was never going to happen.
Does getting your team to change feel like nailing gelatin to a tree? Getting buy-in, commitment and follow-through can be a very slippery challenge, and one that can become frustrating, painful, and inefficient for all if you’re not fully prepared.
We’ve all been there: You return from a fantastic veterinary conference, your head buzzing with exciting new ideas. You’re eager to revolutionize your practice, but then… reality hits. The daily grind threatens to swallow your enthusiasm whole.
Do you know if you’re acting like a boss or a leader? It’s easy and natural to tell people what to do, but the impact that choice has is not the one you want. Involving your team in decision making is the path to empowerment, where everyone is committed to solving problems and achieving success.
