Leading and Managing Veterinary Teams is very impressive work, indeed!!! It is a sharp, solid, and helpful guide for managers in vet med, and I really appreciate how approachable it is for all managers regardless of hospital ownership structure. One section that sets it apart is the discussion on managing up as well as down. It’s not at all about ‘sucking up’ but rather figuring out the best way to communicate even when you don’t agree. Having been a CSR, practice manager and regional manager in this profession, this is one of those tricky things to navigate that I wish I had understood better when I was greener.