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"Negative Employees Are Hurting Our Practice..."

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March 3, 2010

Dear Dr. Ruby,

I’ve learned a lot from EVT since recently becoming a DVM. I could use your advice now...

"No One Wants to Work With Her....What to Do?"

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February 22, 2010

Dear Editor:

I work at an academic hospital in a stressful environment. Our unit runs 24/7, 365 days a year. We have one staff member who is a prime candidate to look at her "wake." No one on our staff wants to work with her, however, she is oblivious to her impact, demeanor and just plain refusing to be a team member. We would love to have her assess her wake. There is not one person who is willing to put the truth on the table because of her nasty nature. Advice?

Dear Team Member:

Introduction

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February 18, 2010

“Do you see...?” Fred asked calmly as the headlights suddenly appeared. I had only enough time to react and steer left slightly as they quickly came straight at us. It was about 2 a.m. December 12, 1971.

The night before, we left Denver driving to Omaha, Nebraska seeking advice on partnering and buying a practice. Our non-stop conversation had been full of hope.

MBTI Results Explained

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December 23, 2009

I just took the MBTI and it says I'm an INFP. I've taken the MBTI before and have always been an INFJ, which feels like an accurate fit for me. I thought that personality type usually stays unchanged? Why did my results come out different this time?

Dear Reader:

What Personality Types Do You Work Best With?

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November 23, 2009

Dear Editor:

My MBTI assessment says that I'm an ENFJ. What personality types would I work best/worst with?

Dear Reader:

Ask the Expert

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November 23, 2009

Dear Editor:

I have been an associate at my hospital for 16 months. In the last 3 months, I have been given the worst shifts and tasks without any respect from my boss. She controls the entire hospital and can be very manipulative. My schedule is not what I initially agreed upon and the newer doctors have more privileges than I do.

"I've Taken the MBTI: What Job is Best for Me?"

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November 9, 2009

Dear Editor:

Taking the MBTI assessment has really opened my eyes! I would like to learn more about myself. I realize that I've been anxious about my job and now I'm understanding why (I am an INFJ & not sure my personality type matches my current role). Is there a book you can recommend?

-Betsy


Dear Betsy:

How to Fire Someone Gracefully

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November 3, 2009

Dear Editor:

What should we keep in mind when we present a 30-day notice to our associate to help maintain harmony and respect?

Dear Reader:

You are obviously approaching this decision in a thoughtful and considerate manner and your intention to maintain harmony and respect for all throughout the process, if it is also shared by your partner and practice manager, will go a long way toward insuring that you achieve your goal.

Best Veterinary Medicine = Best Financial Outcome

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October 29, 2009

Dear Editor,

I'm a practice manager. Your magazine talks a lot about being a great leader, but how does that help the bottom line? I'd like my employees to be happy but they also need to be productive. How can I ensure that we're all getting our needs met here?

Dear Reader,

What a great question...and glad you asked.