Ep 202: Generational Stereotypes and Their Impact on Mentorship, with Dr. Valerie Marcano

The 'So You're A Vet... Now What?' Podcast

Episode Description

In this episode of the ‘So You’re a Vet… Now What?’ podcast, host Dr. Moriah McCauley is joined by Dr. Valerie Marcano. They discuss the importance of setting clear goals and objectives for achieving success. The host discusses how having a clear direction and purpose greatly impacts one's ability to reach desired outcomes. By setting clear goals, individuals can focus their efforts and resources towards achieving them. This clear vision enables better decision-making and actions that align with objectives.

The episode also highlights the significance of setting specific and measurable goals, as they provide a benchmark for progress and allow individuals to track their success. Additionally, the host emphasizes the need to regularly review and adjust goals as circumstances change, ensuring their relevance and achievability.

Overall, the episode underscores the fundamental step of setting clear goals and objectives towards achieving success.

Episode Outline

• [00:02:41] Multi-generational mentoring.
• [00:05:08] Mismatches in mentoring relationships.
• [00:08:03] Generational stereotypes.
• [00:13:00] Bias and personality tests.
• [00:15:06] Conflict resolution styles.
• [00:18:29] Generational stereotypes and growth mindset.

Quotes

• "We think of mentoring as a one-sided relationship and it really isn't. It's a two-way street."
• "Everyone has something to learn and everyone has something to offer"
• "I think we may have some personality differences and I'm coming in and I may be biased and I want to get to know you as an individual so that I can overcome some of those biases, right?"
• "You have to communicate? I know, I know. Wow, shocking."

Episode Links

Dr. Valerie's Website: https://pawsibilitiesvetmed.com/

Dr. Valerie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsnpurrious/

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