The VetMed Weekly Huddle

In this snippet:Shawn talks about grief, something that is hitting very close to home for him after recently losing his mom. He reminds us to take perspective of our feelings when interacting with others and that perhaps someone may have more going on in their lives than meets the eye.Snippet is just 2 minutes 32 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Blame and Accountability feel interchangeable but they really are different. Shawn explains the difference between the two and how you can identify when you are blaming someone vs. discussing accountability. Snippet is just 2 minutes 53 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Owning a mistake can be scary especially when you know there isn't much you can do. We got a great weekly huddle question from a practice in Kansas that wanted to know what is the best way to say sorry when you make an error with a client. As Shawn says sometimes you just have to own it.Snippet is just 1 minute 39 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Carrying a load of monkeys on your back is pretty challenging and even more so for new managers! To effectively manage your team and prioritize your own workload, learning how to say no when necessary is crucial. Shawn gives us some words of wisdom to help us keep our boundaries and not go bananas.Snippet is just 1 minute 34 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:It's hard to stay motivated when you are the person who hears all the problems. How can you stay motivated when everyone is coming to you? In this snippet, Shawn gives us some clear recommendations on how to keep yourself going. Snippet is just 1 minute 55 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:A great listener question came in - "How do I set the reset button on my practice?" Shawn gives us a great answer on how to get buy-in to your practice's goals, core values, and more. Reset Buttons can be made easier with a plan.Snippet is just 1 minutes 37 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:One thing Shawn has learned in his career is when people are going through change, they tend to focus on the negatives of it. In this snippet, Shawn reminds us that change is fueled by connecting it to the why and vision of what is to come - the positive of the change. Snippet is just 1 minute 19 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Everyone should make a To Don't List. As leaders, managers, and team members we are always making To Do lists but at times it's better to focus on what not to do within the veterinary practice. Have you made a To Don't List lately? Shawn challenges you to try! Snippet is just 1 minute 19 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Shawn shares the best advice he has ever been given that has impacted the way he has navigated his career. Sometimes advice from others can put us on a different path or way of thinking!Snippet is just 2 minutes 37 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:It might sound a bit trite to say solve your problems, but you can tell a lot about how you are feeling or what mental health space you are in by how you identify problems. Today, as Shawn encourages, you can solve your problems by not focusing on the negative. Snippet is just 1 minute 27 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:When things are hard, we need to remind ourselves that when we have problems that it's just temporary and comes in waves. Even Shawn sometimes has waves of problems but it's how he reacts that makes things a little easier. Snippet is just 1 minute 39 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Acknowledging Self Judgement is an important part of improving self-awareness. We need to stop being so harsh on ourselves so we can continue to learn. So for today, Shawn wants you to help yourself and your co-workers to slow down on self-judgment.Snippet is just 1 minute 7 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:It's Monday! Sometimes a little reflection can go a long way. In today's snippet, Shawn reminds us about the practice of reflection and how it can remind us to bring us back to the center and find our intention.Snippet is just 50 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Shawn has a deep one today! What is Intuition? We don't always consider that little feeling we have deep inside of us telling us to go in a certain direction. In today's snippet, Shawn reflects on what intuition is and how it should make us feel.Snippet is just 2 minutes 13 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Management isn't always the problem. A lot of team members or colleagues who feel this way may be having trouble managing themselves. Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, says the key to a well-run practice is simply "Manage yourself!"Snippet is just 1 minute 29 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:The reasons we get triggered are sometimes rooted in the past, unresolved childhood trauma or feelings can make us react in specific behaviors. Shawn reviews that those in midlife might be faced with this feeling more often and it might be a sign it's time to invest in some feelings work.Snippet is just 2 minutes 49 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, discusses the tell-tale signs you might be looking for a fight instead of communication. Learn how to identify the 4 behaviors that break professional communication and conflict resolution.Snippet is just 1 minute 44 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Every day we have the opportunity to move forward, doing one small thing can move us forward in our practices. Today Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, challenges you to accomplish something today!Snippet is just 1 minute 22 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Inspect how you are doing today! Sometimes we need to just adjust our attitude to get past the negative energy we may be feeling. Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, go into what an attitude adjustment!Snippet is just 2 minutes 15 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:When Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, gets inspired, he hits the record button! Today he talks about choosing your hard. We always make the assumption that once we move past whatever difficulty we are facing that things will get easier. That's not always the case and this is a great way to remind yourself!Snippet is just 1 minute 29 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:We had a listener question and topic request come in and Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, loves to answer the call for help! Faking it until you make it is hard, especially if you are feeling burned out. Shawn breaks down what that phrase really means to your individual journey and reminds us that sometimes we just have to be honest with ourselves.Snippet is just 2 minute 47 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Acceptance is not giving in or defeat, it's about where you spend your energy. Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, helps us understand what acceptance really means for setting up a positive day. Snippet is just 1 minute 20 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Pop Quiz! Core Values are not just for big corporations anymore! Values are important to your practice and to the individual person. Identifying your values helps teams and leaders make better decisions. Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, wants to know do you have core values? And if not, it's time to identify some. Snippet is just 1 minute 44 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:There are Three Communication Dos if you want to be a better manager, team member, or leader. Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, reviews the three types of communication skills you want to build every day in your practice. Snippet is just 2 minutes 25 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:How we respond to a situation can tell us a lot about our emotional intelligence. It takes work to really change your response reflex. Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, shares his own story on how responds to others, to show it's always something we have to work on. He challenges us all to watch our tone and choose our response.Snippet is just 2 minutes 33 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Your feelings can tell you a lot about where you are. Checking in with those emotions and feelings can really help you move forward on your journey. Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, discusses how listening to feelings can help you set the tone for a better today. Snippet is just 2 minutes 14 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:It's easy to say we are angry, but what is it? Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, explains what anger actually is as a feeling. Surprisingly anger is just a way to protect us from our feelings. Verbalizing anger helps others understand what you are feeling, but it's not always easy. Shawn breaks down what you might be feeling instead of anger.Snippet is just 2 minutes 19 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Negative vibes send a message to those around us. Paying attention to the vibes in your practice can help you give important feedback in the moment to change the direction of the day. As Shawn says, "Negative vibes are just needs not being met." Snippet is just 1 minute 52 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Learning how your feelings make you respond is one of the best skills you can develop. Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, shares his tricks to be better in the moment. Understanding what you think vs what you feel can change the way you react. Stopping yourself from reacting to your feelings, is key to building better relationships. Snippet is just 3 minutes 29 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.

In this snippet:Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, discusses the important purpose of a huddle. It's the time to "Be Better", thinking about how we feel and how we respond can affect our day with our team in vetmed. Over the next few weeks Shawn will discuss what it takes to Be Better.Snippet is just 2 minutes 10 seconds.New episodes of the VetMed Weekly Huddle drop every Monday at 6 AM Central. Want to get more support on topics for your team or address issues in your practice? You can learn more about Shawn McVey and the Veterinary Practice Coaches at vgpvet.com. Or schedule with a practice coach today through the Practice Coach Hotline.