The VetMed Weekly Huddle

This episode of Bits By Leather, she takes a deep dive into the triggers and consequences of micromanagement. The discussion explores how constant monitoring can be perceived as a lack of trust, even when the leader intends to ensure consistency. Listeners will learn the vital difference between constructive feedback and micromanagement, as well as strategies for leading through expectations and o...

In this episode of Keys to Harmony, we explores the root causes of defensiveness and provides practical tools for fostering emotionally healthy communication. While defensiveness often feels like a personal attack, it is usually a protective response triggered by fear or stress. This is especially prevalent in high pressure fields like veterinary medicine. Harmony outlines how to shift from self p...

In this candid Bits by Leather episode, Leather shares a vulnerable realization. For years, she used “standard of care” when she really meant something different: consistent client communication and team-driven processes that improve patient outcomes. She clarifies the difference between medical standards of care (the veterinarian’s domain) and the operational standards that help everyone, includi...

Harmony Butler explores how downtime, rest, and stillness can strengthen performance in high-demand settings, including veterinary medicine. Instead of treating slow moments as a threat to value or productivity, this episode reframes unstructured time as an essential tool for clarity, creativity, and sustainable impact. Listeners learn how to replace reactive habits like doom scrolling and busywor...

When workplace tension turns into triangulation, “she’s ignoring me,” “he’s unfair”, leaders often feel pressured to jump in and fix it. In this episode of Bits by Leather, Leather Brice, CVBL, explains why stepping into the middle can actually escalate conflict—and how to build a culture of direct, solution‑seeking communication instead. You’ll learn practical ways to redirect team members back t...

In this graduation-season reflection, Harmony Butler, CVBL, CCFP, honors new veterinary graduates, mentors, technicians, professors, and invites all of us to revisit the joy that first called us into veterinary medicine. Beyond diplomas and match results lies the deeper work of becoming: staying connected to empathy, curiosity, humility, and hope. Harmony shares a heartfelt reminder to protect the...

In this heartfelt episode of Keys To Harmony , Harmony Butler, CVBL, CCFP, draws a powerful parallel between music and life’s transitions. Just as musicians know when to change keys to elevate a song or support a unique voice, we too must recognize when it’s time to shift our mental “mold” as we move through life’s seasons. Harmony explores the lingering effects of survival mode, how it can quietl...

When your “Rock Steady” teammate is sidelined, how do you keep momentum? In this episode of Bits by Leather, we ride along with a horse-to-Vet-Med analogy on resilience and resourcefulness. Learn how to pivot when your A-players are out, spot untapped potential across your team, and use targeted coaching to turn temporary gaps into long-term strength. It’s a reminder that leadership isn’t just abo...

In this insightful episode of Keys to Harmony, Harmony Butler, CVBL, CCFP, dives deep into the hidden costs of people pleasing and the importance of setting healthy boundaries. Harmony unpacks the difference between genuine kindness and self-abandonment, exploring how socially rewarded traits like being helpful, flexible, or loyal can sometimes mask unhealthy beliefs and lead to burnout. Through r...

In this candid episode of Bits By Leather, Leather Brice reveals the hard truth about team buy-in: it all starts with leadership. If leaders aren’t genuinely committed to the changes and values they promote, the rest of the team won’t follow. Leather shares real talk on why half-hearted leadership leads to disengaged teams, and what it takes to create authentic buy-in from the top down. Whether yo...

Are you a workaholic, perfectionist, or overachiever who finds yourself stuck in a cycle of procrastination and last-minute hustle? In this episode of Keys to Harmony, Harmony Butler dives deep into the hidden reasons behind procrastination and the myth that working harder is always the answer. Harmony shares personal insights and practical grounding exercises to help you break free from the produ...

In this episode, Leather Brice dives deep into the art of handling nerves before important conversations, especially those involving conflict. Leather shares personal insights and actionable steps to help you set yourself up for success, from reframing your inner monologue to practicing with trusted colleagues. Discover why vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness, and how embracing imperfectio...

When “my mental health” becomes the final word in a tough one-on-one, leaders can leave without clarity, accountability, or a plan. In this episode, Harmony Butler reframes mental health in the workplace—not as a measure of comfort, but as a reflection of capacity and adjustment. Drawing on the formal definition of mental health (including adequate adjustment and the ability to meet the demands of...

In this episode of Bits by Leather, Leather Brice dives into the art of preparing for meaningful conversations—whether it’s giving feedback, confronting a challenge, or simply communicating more effectively. Drawing parallels between horse training and human interaction, Leather shares why mindset and practice are essential for building confidence and success in any dialogue. She offers practical...

In this nostalgic and inspiring episode of Keys to Harmony, Harmony Butler draws lessons from the classic film Sister Act 2 to reveal how hidden talents can transform teams and organizations. Harmony recounts the iconic classroom moment when overlooked students unleash their musical gifts, and connects it to the workplace, where skills often remain masked by appearances, lack of guidance, or toxic...

In this episode of Bits By Leather , Leather Brice, CVBL, tackles one of the biggest hurdles leaders face: the fear of having direct conversations. Are you avoiding holding your team accountable because you're afraid they'll get mad, cry, or even quit? Leather explains why assuming the worst is just a "story you're telling yourself" and how shifting your mindset can transform a dreaded conflict in...

Telling a team member to "leave their emotions at the door" is like telling a musician not to feel, it kills the very connection required to perform. In this episode of The VetMed Weekly Huddle, Keys To Harmony , Harmony Butler, CVBL, CCFP, challenges the outdated business mindset that professionalism requires suppressing emotion. Harmony explores why emotions in the workplace shouldn't be ignored...

On this ride-along episode of Bits By Leather, Leather Brice, CVBL, shares a barn-side epiphany: even the most reliable horse needs boundaries—and so do your most reliable team members. Using her 20-year-old, rock-steady gelding as a metaphor, Leather explores how leaders often let top performers slide on standards out of fear of “breaking what works.” She unpacks why that mindset backfires and of...

In this heartfelt episode of Keys to Harmony , Harmony Butler invites you to pause and answer a powerful question: How are you really doing? With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Harmony explores love — not in the romantic sense, but the kind of love we have (or want to have) for our work, our teams, and the impact we make every day in veterinary medicine. Too often, we tie our happiness to some...

In this quick-hit episode of Bits By Leather, Leather Brice bundles up against the Texas cold and drops a simple but powerful truth: culture change starts with the words you repeat every day. From her lifelong love of the word “rad” to the team-favorite “jazzed,” Leather shows how specific language catches on—and how the same approach cements your practice’s core values. Learn how to turn values l...

Ever find yourself opening Instagram without meaning to—and then wondering how you got there? In this episode of Tuesdays With Teichberg, Rachel Teichberg shares why she decided to take a break from social media and the surprising calm and clarity that followed. Rachel breaks down what’s really happening in our brains when we scroll (hello, dopamine overload and comparison fatigue) and why “mindle...

In this snippet: In this inspiring episode of "Bits By Leather," Leather Brice shares her exhilarating experience of winning a rodeo with her personal best time, highlighting the power of personal accountability and initiative. Drawing parallels between her success in the rodeo circuit and the veterinary practice, Leather emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's own growth and...

In this snippet: In this episode of "Bits by Leather" as she wraps up the Pathway Planning series by focusing on setting one-year goals and milestones. Leather delves into the importance of identifying top weaknesses and transforming them into actionable goals. Learn how to break down broad objectives into manageable milestones, ensuring your team is aligned and moving in the right direction. Whet...

In this snippet: In this episode of "Bits by Leather," Leather Brice shares the transformative power of setting a five-year target as part of your Pathway Plan. Discover how to create a compelling vision for your practice that includes measurable goals and inspires your team to work together towards a shared future. Leather shares personal and professional stories that illustrate the impact of wri...

In this snippet: In this episode of "Bits by Leather," Leather Brice guides you through the essential process of creating a transformation statement as part of your Pathway Plan. Discover how to identify your practice's top five weaknesses and transform them into actionable goals that align your team and drive progress. Leather shares insights on gathering team feedback, setting realistic transfor...