Make the promise. Keep your team This practice manager vows to help his employees improve their skills—and they stay at his hospital to do it. May 1, 2008 By: Brian Conrad, CVPM

His motto? No team member will leave his practice feeling unchallenged, concede to a lack of direction, or have professional growth hindered.

Everyone on a veterinary team wants to know where you're headed and how your team is doing. Answer those questions by giving your team a clear vision and identifying your first goals along the path.

The strongest practice teams work on their business, not just in it. Use this approach to give structure to your conversations about what paths to pursue.

Stepping up Apr 1, 2007 By: Mark Opperman, CVPM

It's a natural progression to move from associate to practice owner, but you need to know what you're getting into. (And sellers, you need to make sure your buyer is positioned for success.)

Could you be a stubborn old cuss? Feb 1, 2007 By: Craig Woloshyn, DVM

Don't give me that look. You know you can be a little ornery and backward. But it's time to get with the times ... 'cause they are a-changin'.

Plan morale-boosting events sporadically—not just during the holidays.

Pep talks done right Jan 1, 2007 By: Marnette Denell Falley

So, I recently had something of a rough patch at work. We lost two members of our five-person editorial team in one month ... can you empathize?

Complicated feelings about situations can make for more creativity in the workplace, according to a new study.

From divorce to debt, everyone deals with personal issues?and you may feel you shoulder too big a burden. Use these strategies to manage tough situations when they spill into the workplace.