Interactions Gone Wrong
Most of us have had interactions with others that didn't quite go as intended. It can take a fair amount of practice and time to think back...
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AquatiZoo podcast
A look into the inner workings of a zoo or aquarium accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Leadership, management, and career details that might interest someone who migh...
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Animal Welfare Concern Reporting
Animal welfare is a concern for all, whether you're employed by an animal care institution or not. If you see something questionable in your...
Gatekeeping Information
It may be intentional, or it may not be. Regardless of the reasoning, dealing with someone who is hoarding information or gatekeeping in the...
Ethics of Zoos and Aquariums
The question we hear most often is whether animals should be in human care. Is it ethical? Are there circumstances where it is or is not? To...
Be the Change
Now that we have discussed so many different behaviors that might be problematic, it's time to talk about what might be a better option. Whe...
Vendors and Suppliers
Aquariums and zoos may not always have the expertise on staff needed to accomplish all of the work that needs to be done. We hire companies...
The Credit Stealer
Another challenging type of behavior seen in leaders and peers can be someone who takes credit for the work of others. Today, we discuss how...
Administration
There's a group of well-dressed professionals dreaming big and mapping the road to success in any aquarium or zoo, and guests may not even r...
The Authoritarian Leader
There is a time and place to use the authoritarian leadership style. When it is used as the default leadership style, however, it can cause...
Facilities Teams
The often unnoticed group that keeps zoos and aquariums running in top shape are the facilities teams. Covering a wide array of skills, know...
The Non-Confrontational Leader
It seems so harmless to have a leader that doesn't seem to want to upset anyone, but this sort of stand-offish behavior can be a problem for...
Transparency in Animal Care
Why would an aquarium or zoo invite guests to see behind-the-scenes areas? What might the reasoning for positioning a camera crew to record...
Accidental Micromanager
As common as micromanaging tends to be, it's important to understand how these behaviors come to be and why people might lean into micromana...
Managing Perception for Organizations
Perceptions are not just important to manage on a personal level, but an organizational one as well. Today we discuss the identity managemen...
Managing Perception in the Workplace
You may not ponder what others think of you much, but there are some benefits to having an understanding of how you and your work are being...
Data-Driven Empathy for Animal Care
We use data-driven empathy regularly to improve welfare for our animals, so how might we be able to use similar skills for people? You don't...
Data-Driven Empathy in Leadership
The term "data-driven empathy" may seem contradictory, but it is important to understand what the numbers and the atmosphere are indicating...
Risk in Animal Introductions
One of the most challenging things that animal care professionals have to do is introducing animals to one another. Today we discuss the met...
Gaining Buy-In
There's a certain challenge to convincing others to go along with an idea or initiative that you're proposing, but there are a few simple th...
Planning for the Future
When you have a job that is very physical in nature, planning by required if something like an injury or similar issue come into play. While...