March 13, 2024

Ep 94: Judge, Jury, and Firing Squad: Dealing with Inner Criticism in Veterinary Medicine

21 minutes

Episode Description

In this episode of the Veterinary Leadership Success Show, Dr. Dave delves into a pivotal aspect of self-development: confronting our inner critic with facts, not fiction. Drawing from personal experience, Dr. Dave shares a poignant moment where a distraction led to a medication error. Rather than succumbing to self-blame, Dr. Dave advocates for a pragmatic approach rooted in reality.

By embracing facts, we can impartially dissect what went wrong without amplifying unwarranted guilt or fabricating narratives. Dr. Dave introduces the concept of crafting a defense counsel persona to challenge the inner critic's harsh verdicts. This persona adeptly focuses on the factual landscape, including recognizing distractions, pinpointing errors, and identifying areas ripe for improvement.

By redirecting our attention to facts and objectively scrutinizing the situation, we can break free from the grip of self-reproach and shame. This method fosters a constructive analysis of missteps, paving the way for actionable strategies to grow and evolve. Moreover, it empowers individuals to glean valuable lessons from their experiences and implement safeguards to prevent recurrence.

Ultimately, by confronting our inner critic armed with facts, we cultivate a clearer outlook, self-compassion, and a steadfast commitment to personal growth. Join Dr. Dave as he illuminates the path to resilience and self-improvement in the face of inner turmoil.

Episode Outline

[00:01:14] The judge, the jury, and potentially the firing squad.
[00:06:35] Dealing with inner critics.
[00:08:42] Managing your inner critic.
[00:12:25] Dealing with self-criticism.
[00:15:47] Dealing with self-criticism.
[00:18:14] Ways to work through difficult situations.

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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.

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

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March 13, 2024

Ep 94: Judge, Jury, and Firing Squad: Dealing with Inner Criticism in Veterinary Medicine

21 minutes

Episode Description

Episode Outline

[00:01:14] The judge, the jury, and potentially the firing squad.
[00:06:35] Dealing with inner critics.
[00:08:42] Managing your inner critic.
[00:12:25] Dealing with self-criticism.
[00:15:47] Dealing with self-criticism.
[00:18:14] Ways to work through difficult situations.