In medicine today, we’re pushed to achieve efficiency and compliance. And we’ve all been taught that in order to survive in this pressure-cooker environment — both personally and professionally — we need to learn to say, “No,” to prioritize and stay focused. Many of us have gotten quite good at it.
But what would happen if we said, “Yes” a little more often?
In our quest to meet benchmarks and achieve our goals, saying “No” too often can limit our ability to innovate, to serve, to delight those we are working so hard to serve. And it can squelch the engagement and ideas of those whom we need to listen to most — our patients, staff and referring physicians.
So I challenge you in the next month to find a way to say, “Yes” to something new and just see where it leads you.