What? vs. Why?
Dear Healthcare Colleague, When someone asks you “ What do you do for a living?”, what do you think of? Images of your day likely come to mind because the question is based around your " what " which turns into activities. Since we spend the majority of our lives at some type of work, does that start to define us as who we are ? Let's try a different question, “ Why do you choose the work you do?”. “ Why ” has a much deeper sinking answer than “ What ” because it brings up images not of the activities but rather our purpose and calling. You could be working in ANY other type of industry today, yet at one point in your life, the decision was made that led you to this point today where what you do in healthcare often saves and heals lives or at the very least provides support and comfort. The statement of saving and healing lives applies to ALL healthcare associates regardless of whether they have direct patient contact or not. I have witnessed your sacred work in action a...