by Brenda Tassava | Nov 12, 2013 | Leadership, Workplace Culture
In veterinary practices, and ultimately any workplace, we are all looking for the same thing: a harmonious work environment where we love what we do, working with people we respect, admire and enjoy being around. The larger our practices become, the more difficult...
by Brenda Tassava | Nov 8, 2013 | Mission, Workplace Culture
Bash and I have been working closely with veterinary practices on their Missions, Visions, Core Values and Strategic Goals and Plans. Our brainstorming led to the creation of this little animated short film, and we hope it demonstrates the power of a Mission in your...
by Brenda Tassava | Sep 19, 2013 | Marketing, Workplace Culture
I am completely obsessed with the new Chipotle video. I can’t bring myself to call it an advertisement, because it’s so unique and original that it truly stands apart from traditional marketing. You might be thinking to yourself, “way cool,...
by Brenda Tassava | Sep 18, 2013 | Leadership, Mission, Workplace Culture
How do you motivate your employees to come together as a team and function at a higher level? Many managers and owners believe that incentives get results, but the opposite is true unless the goal involves repetitive or simple tasks. Dan Pink, author of Drive...
by Brenda Tassava | Sep 9, 2013 | Conflict, Mission, Workplace Culture
The veterinary profession seems to be prolific when it comes to conflict, as well as avoidance. We’ve allowed our workplaces to become land mine fields of destructive communication, where we all try to tip-toe around anything we think has the potential for...
by Brenda Tassava | Aug 31, 2013 | Leadership, Workplace Culture
I travel….a LOT. I also coach people on interpersonal communications and leadership skills. In my travels, I usually make my way to a local coffee shop, and in lieu of that will find the closest Starbucks. For the past 10 months, I’ve been visiting the...
