Pharmacy

Maturity brings perspective, but my passion for pharmacy remains unchanged, and I would choose this path again. I learned invaluable lessons from my role models, particularly my parents, and tackle problems one by one, prioritizing the most serious.

One of the earliest lessons I learned in pharmacy school was that pharmacy is always changing. My experience over my own career has certainly proven this to be true. However, while we were told to expect change, what I wasn't prepared for was how to embrace it, let alone lead others through it.

A new boss is an opportunity. People on are good behaviour and their minds are sharp. They are energized and observant. They try to make good impressions and become free to give opinions they would not have before. The new boss organically lights up the reset button, now available for the staff to press.

Every investor likely has specific circumstances and situations that may limit utilization of some of these year-end tax tips. It’s best to check with your accountant first before making any tax-related changes. You have plenty of time before the year end to take action, so get cracking…unless you actually enjoy paying taxes!

Advocacy … is a skill that anyone can learn, but being an effective advocate requires two things: a unique perspective and a lot of imagination. One must be able to envision the compromise and chart the way forward. These experiences taught me that true progress in pharmacy can be achieved through collective effort and the ability to imagine a better future.

Ever find yourself working harder than you need to in the process of buying something for your pharmacy? When choosing a vendor, I have learned that I prefer to do business with those I can communicate with, which is a nice way of saying that I do not have to babysit them.

Having leadership guidelines – like a road map – remember road maps, pre-GPS? – ensures your team knows your expectations and those of your store or the organization which you lead or where you work. I call this my – but ultimately the team’s – Leadership Code.

In honour of the recent Pharmacy Technician Day, I want to take a moment to recognize and express my deepest gratitude to all the pharmacy technicians out there. In the fast-paced world of pharmacy, it’s easy to get caught up in the tasks, deadlines, and the endless flow of patients needing care. But behind every successful pharmacy and every patient served is a dedicated team of technicians who keep everything running smoothly.