Empower your veterinary team to thrive through learning, collaboration, and positive change.
1. Mindset Shifts: From Fixed to Growth
| Fixed Mindset Thought | Growth Mindset Reframe |
| “I’m not good at this.” | “I’m still learning this.” |
| “I failed.” | “I learned something.” |
| “They’re just naturally better.” | “I can improve with effort and feedback.” |
| “This is too hard.” | “Challenges help me grow.” |
| “I always mess this up.” | “I need more practice.” |
2. Daily Language Prompts
Use these in rounds, huddles, or one-on-one coaching:
- “Not yet, but getting there.”
- “What can we learn from this?”
- “Let’s figure it out together.”
- “That was tough—what went well?”
- “Who has a different perspective?”
3. Team Activities
✦ 30-Day Growth Challenge
Encourage one mindset-focused action per day:
- Ask a question during rounds.
- Share something new you learned.
- Give constructive feedback.
- Admit a mistake and reflect on it.
- Celebrate effort over outcome.
✦ Mindset Book Club
Choose:
- Mindset by Carol Dweck
- Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Bradberry & Greaves
Discuss one chapter each week and relate it to clinic life.
4. Reflection Prompts
For journaling or discussion:
- “What challenge did I face this week? How did I handle it?”
- “Where did I show resilience?”
- “What feedback did I receive and how did I use it?”
- “What belief might be limiting me or our team?”
5. Leadership Coaching Tips
- Model curiosity and vulnerability.
- Frame mistakes as growth opportunities.
- Ask: “What would you do differently next time?”
- Publicly recognize effort and progress.
6. Team Mindset Agreements
Craft an agreement such as:
- We embrace learning and mistakes.
- We ask for help and support others.
- We speak with respect and curiosity.
- We reflect before reacting.
Start Small. Start Today.
Choose one section to apply this week. Growth mindset isn’t a destination—it’s a daily practice.