In this episode of the Veterinary Leadership Success Show, Dr. Dave Nicol is joined once again by leadership expert Dr. Peter Weinstein to dive into their top three must-read leadership books for veterinary professionals.

Great leadership isn’t just about managing people—it’s about inspiring teams, making smart decisions, and building a sustainable, thriving practice. But with so many books on leadership out there, which ones actually make a difference? In this episode, Dave and Peter break down their current favorite reads and explain how these books can transform the way you lead your team and run your practice.

[00:00:00] – Introduction: The Leadership Book Challenge

[00:01:18] – Why Leadership is a Team Sport (Lessons from John Wooden)

[00:03:37] – Conscious Business – The Book That Changed Dave’s Leadership Approach

[00:05:07] – How to Win Friends & Influence People – A Timeless Classic

[00:06:16] – Turn the Ship Around! – How to Lead When Everything Feels Broken

[00:08:22] – Trust & Inspire – The Future of Leadership

[00:10:27] – Blue Ocean Strategy – Strategic Thinking for Veterinary Leaders

[00:12:32] – The Must-Read Leadership Book for Every Veterinary Practice Owner

Connect with Dr. Peter Weinstein:

• LinkedIn: Dr. Peter Weinstein
• Veterinary Ownership Advocates: https://www.veterinaryownershipadvocates.com/

Follow Dr. Dave Nicol for More Leadership Insights:

• Instagram: @drdavenicol
• Website: drdavenicol.com

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Are you finding it impossible to carve out time for leadership tasks in your veterinary practice? Do you feel like you’re always putting out fires instead of leading your team? You're not alone. Many practice owners face the challenge of balancing clinical work with the demands of leadership, often leaving little time to work on the business rather than just in it. The Veterinary Leadership Academy is here to help. Our program is designed specifically for busy practice owners like you. We teach you how to streamline your operations, delegate effectively, and make time for the leadership tasks that drive growth. With weekly group coaching sessions, you’ll get practical advice on managing your time and staying on track. The course is online, accredited, and ready for your application. Visit drdavenicol.com/veterinary-leadership-academy to learn more. Stop letting time slip away and start leading your practice with intention. Visit drdavenicol.com/veterinary-leadership-academy today.

In this episode of the Veterinary Leadership Success Show, we're diving into a critical question: how engaged is your team, really?

We all want a workplace where people love coming to work, feel valued, and go the extra mile—not because they have to, but because they want to. But how do you actually measure and improve employee engagement in veterinary practice?

Join me as I break down what employee engagement is (and how it’s different from employee experience), why it matters more than ever, and how you can quantify and improve engagement using practical tools like Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) and Gallup’s 12 Questions.

If you’re ready to boost morale, reduce turnover, and build a team that thrives, this episode is for you.

We’re launching the Veterinary Employee Engagement Baseline Study, where you can get your team's eNPS score and benchmark it against practices worldwide. Find out more at drdavenicol.com/get-your-enps

Listen now and start building a culture where your team wants to stay, grow, and succeed.

00:00:00 - Introduction: Why Employee Engagement Matters

00:01:00 - Defining Employee Engagement vs. Employee Experience

00:02:10 - How Engagement Impacts Productivity, Profitability & Well-being

00:04:20 - The Seven Key Metrics for Measuring Engagement

00:09:04 - How to Use Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)

00:12:53 - Gallup’s 12 Questions: A Proven Engagement Framework

00:16:30 - Turning Insights Into Action: What to Do Next

00:21:30 - Join the Veterinary Employee Engagement Baseline Study

00:23:10 - Conclusion, Join the Movement

Stay connected for more insights on leadership, culture, and team success in veterinary practice.

Instagram & Facebook: @drdavenicol

Website & Resources: drdavenicol.com

Got a great story about transforming team engagement in your practice? I'd love to hear it! Reach out via social media or my website.

In this episode of the Veterinary Leadership Success Show, Dr. Dave Nicol is joined once again by leadership expert Dr. Peter Weinstein for a rapid-fire challenge: sharing 10 essential leadership lessons in just 10 minutes.

Veterinary leadership is more important than ever, but what are the key traits that separate great leaders from the rest? In this episode, Dr. Weinstein delivers a concise, no-nonsense breakdown of the fundamental principles that every veterinary leader should embrace.

Dr. Weinstein shares his insights on:

• Why great leaders create other leaders (not just followers)
• The power of listening and asking great questions
• Why vision matters more than micromanagement
• How leaders build strong, collaborative teams
• The importance of keeping your eyes on the future, not the past

🔑 Key Takeaway: Leadership isn’t about control—it’s about empowering those around you. If you want to build a thriving, successful veterinary practice, focus on developing your team, refining your vision, and keeping your sights set on the bigger picture.

Episode Outline

[00:00:00] – Introduction: The 10-Minute Leadership Challenge

[00:02:02] – Leaders Are Learners

[00:02:42] – Leaders Are Listeners

[00:03:16] – Leaders Ask Great Questions

[00:03:50] – The Importance of Vision

[00:05:00] – Great Leaders Build More Leaders

[00:07:20] – Why Empathy Matters

[00:08:30] – The Power of Teamwork & Collaboration

[00:09:15] – Delegation: A Leader’s Secret Weapon

[00:10:30] – Focusing on Outcomes, Not Processes

[00:11:45] – Looking Through the Windshield, Not the Rearview Mirror

Connect with Dr. Peter Weinstein:

• LinkedIn: Dr. Peter Weinstein

Follow Dr. Dave Nicol for More Leadership Insights:

• Instagram: @drdavenicol
• Website: drdavenicol.com

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Are you finding it impossible to carve out time for leadership tasks in your veterinary practice? Do you feel like you’re always putting out fires instead of leading your team? You're not alone. Many practice owners face the challenge of balancing clinical work with the demands of leadership, often leaving little time to work on the business rather than just in it. The Veterinary Leadership Academy is here to help. Our program is designed specifically for busy practice owners like you. We teach you how to streamline your operations, delegate effectively, and make time for the leadership tasks that drive growth. With weekly group coaching sessions, you’ll get practical advice on managing your time and staying on track. The course is online, accredited, and ready for your application. Visit drdavenicol.com/veterinary-leadership-academy to learn more. Stop letting time slip away and start leading your practice with intention. Visit drdavenicol.com/veterinary-leadership-academy today.