Sheila Grosdidier, RVT, has worked in the field of veterinary medicine for over 30 years. She earned her B.S. degree in Human Behavioral Science at New York Institute of Technology and her A.A. in Veterinary Technology at Maple Woods College. She has completed post-graduate work in psychology and adult learning and has authored textbook chapters on professional development, practice management and nutrition. Most recently she co-authored 

The Art of Veterinary Practice Management, 2nd Edition

As a partner at VMC Inc. in Evergreen, Colo., Ms. Grosdidier conducts extensive on-site consultations with veterinary practices. She is a frequent speaker at the Fetch dvm360 conferences. and she's a member of the 

	Don't have time to watch? Here's a quick snapshot:

	At first, Sheila thinks we mean the other “B” word … you know the one. In this case, “B” word = Bully. Or, you know, whatever.

	Then she offers a totally legitimate answer:

	You're totally being bullied. And you completely need to do something about it.

	The bad news: You may need to change the way you think about your bully and decide you're not going to let them affect you. The next step: Confronting your bully and discussing how you need to work together more effectively.

	If that doesn't work, it's time to talk to the boss. And this means you need to talk about another “B” word: the business. You need to be able to explain how the bully's behavior affects the business.

	How do you know it might be time to leave?

	It affects your performance … and the quality of your life …

	These might be signs it's time to move on. Just remember, you're helping other team members you've worked with if you tell your boss you're leaving because of a bully. “You might not be the first person to leave,” Sheila says, "But it may not be the right person who's leaving."

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Theres a bully whos really wrecking my life at my veterinary practice. How do I broach the B word to my bossand when is it time to move on to another hospital? The answer lies in another B word: Showing your boss how the bully affects the business.

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