VETgirl podcast spotlights how teams can influence practice leaders

In a January 7, 2026, VETgirl podcast episode, Dr. Justine Lee interviewed veterinary leadership consultant Randy Hall, founder and CEO of VetLead, on how team members can build more influence with upper management inside their practices. The episode frames influence not as confrontation, but as creating space for better listening, aligning expectations between frontline roles and leaders, and being proactively, respectfully involved in practice growth. VETgirl positioned the discussion as part of its continuing education content for veterinary professionals. (music.amazon.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, the topic lands at a time when retention, culture, and communication remain tightly linked across the profession. AAHA’s retention and culture coverage has highlighted that leadership has an outsized effect on whether team members stay, and that teams are more likely to speak up with ideas when practices foster psychological safety, inclusion, and open communication. In that context, practical guidance on influencing decision-makers is less about office politics and more about improving workflow, team utilization, and staff retention. (aaha.org)

What to watch: Expect continued demand for CE and consulting content that helps technicians, managers, and associate veterinarians communicate upward more effectively as practices focus on retention and culture in 2026. (linkedin.com)