In this episode Dr Mike Pownall and Katie Ardeline discuss combatting leadership burnout, the Oxygen Mask Theory and how developing practices to deal with…
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What happens when? Second order thinking in the Veterinary Profession
Originally published in the Spring 2020 issue of Canadian Vet Practice Magazine. I have had a lifetime’s share of uncertainty, stress and change because…
Hire The Smile Episode 3: Management Truths & The Biggest Lie In HR
In this episode Dr Pownall and Katie Ardeline have a discussion surrounding these two articles: 4 Things My New Manager Did That Caused Me…
Hire The Smile Episode 2 – Micromanagement and Trust
In this episode, Dr. Mike Pownall and Katie Ardeline of Oculus Insights continue their bi-weekly conversations surrounding Human Resources. Today they discuss two articles…
How Veterinarian Compensation Impacts Practice Culture
A conversation I have been having more and more often is how best to pay veterinarians. In North America veterinarians are commonly paid on…
Oculus COVID-19 Resilience Guide Episode 21: Life As An Entrepreneur
In this episode, Mike Pownall DVM MBA talks about his life as an entrepreneur. The format answers questions that were submitted to him after…