Welcome to the Veterinary Leadership Success podcast, the go-to show for veterinary practice owners and managers striving to be the leaders their teams deserve. Hosted by veterinarian and leadership expert, Dr. Dave Nicol, this podcast dives deep into the critical topics of veterinary team leadership.

In this episode, Dr. Dave Nicol discusses the delicate balance between setting boundaries and maintaining efficiency in the veterinary profession. Many in the field find themselves struggling to manage their workload and personal lives, and boundaries have become crucial for preserving mental well-being. However, setting boundaries can't mean sacrificing productivity.

Dr. Dave explores five options for achieving this balance:

• Lower Expectations: Adjust your expectations either at work or in your personal life to accommodate your boundaries.
• Delegate: Overcome control freak tendencies and delegate tasks to your team.
• Automation: Utilize automation tools and software to streamline repetitive tasks.
• AI Assistance: Embrace AI, like ChatGPT, to handle tasks such as content creation, documentation, and more.
• Reuse Content: Maximize content efficiency by repurposing and generating derivative content from your original work.

Dr. Dave Nicol provides valuable insights, practical tips, and real-world experiences to help veterinary leaders navigate the challenges of setting boundaries without compromising productivity. Listen in and discover how efficiency can be the solution to maintaining a healthy work-life balance while still saying yes to your professional responsibilities.

Join the conversation and share your thoughts with Dr. Dave on social media. Tune in to the Veterinary Leadership Success Show and learn how to be a more effective leader while preserving your well-being. Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes and share this podcast with your colleagues in the veterinary field. Until next time, be safe, be well, and be happy.

Episode Outline 

• [00:00 ] Episode intro 
• [01:25 ] Life of a vet without boundaries 
• [03:05 ] Setting boundaries using efficiency
• [03:54 ] Option 1: Lower expectation
• [04:55 ] Option 2: Delegate
• [07:35 ] Option 3: Use automation
• [09:08 ] Option 4: Use AI
• [11:50 ] Option 5: Use content for marketing channels 
• [13:11 ] Episode wrap up
• [14:23 ] The end 

Show Links 

• https://www.drdavenicol.com/about 
• https://www.drdavenicol.com/podcasts 

Connect with Dr. Dave Nicol 

• Email
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Twitter

Mentioned in this episode:

Today’s show is brought to you by Leaders, Dr Dave Nicol's Leadership training course.

Are people the major pain point in your practice? If so, you are not alone; over 90% of managers report staff problems as their number one issue.

At the root of this problem are usually three dysfunctions: A poorly articulated vision, toxic culture, or some form of leadership breakdown.

If this sounds familiar, then do not despair. Help is at hand. We encourage you to check out ‘Leaders', a veterinary-specific Leadership training program where you will learn how to create and execute a shared vision, hire well, and build a powerful high-performance practice culture without the drama. The class is accredited, delivered online, and open for applications now.

To learn more, listen to a free training webinar, or apply – visit www.drdavenicol.com/leaders today.