Welcome to the [first] Veterinary Leadership Success Show. Today's show reveals a brand new format, a change in the guard of the presenter and a slightly tweaked name.

"But why?", you call. Well, that's a very fair question and the answer is that the world is full of chat-show-style podcasts (Blunt Dissection being one of the original and best!) These shows', while great, offer very little specific guidance relevant to a particular topic, and it's a little random whether you get a good episode or not.

So we wanted to further state our claim to being the best source of leadership advice and training in the veterinary universe. We're a place where you get awesome actionable advice to help you lead your veterinary team whether you listen to our podcast or take a class!

So, out go the longer form open interview questions and in comes the straight-to-the-point advice direct from new host and leadership expert, Dr Dave Nicol.

In upcoming episodes, we'll explore traits, skills, and mindsets that make a great leader, covering the big issues that really matter when it comes to being a great leader. We're talking Vision-casting, team building, performance management, conflict resolution, hiring, firing, looking after yourself as a leader, and plenty more besides. As a listener, you will be inspired and empowered to move confidently on your leadership journey.

Stay tuned for future episodes, and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Together, let's build a brighter, more successful future for the veterinary profession.

And before we move on, we'd like to place on record our huge thanks and ongoing admiration for outgoing show host, the brilliant Brendan Howard, who has created and hosted more than 70 episodes of the show. Brendan LOVES planet vet med and it shows in his interviews. Not many people know this but Brendan was one of Dr Dave's inspirations to start the Blunt Dissection Podcast. Do check out his episodes ib the back catalogue and give him a shout out for the effort he put into making these shows.

And with all of that said, We'll leave you to enjoy this intro episode to the new format.