I love my job….It Takes a Village

Anne-Liz-Melissa - Diane -Dianah - Dana - Joanne -Corrine aka Corri —

I had a procedure early this morning.  By most accounts, this was a common procedure, nevertheless, whenever you go under there is always risk and for the patient (that would be me) a certain amount of anxiety, even with all of the assurances.  What made this experience, as it is with many experiences, a positive one was the front line professionals who set you up for the main event.  It also started me thinking about jobs and how we approach our jobs.  I have written about the qualities of empathy and passion and their importance.  Bringing these to your job experience makes all the difference to you and to the person you are interacting with.  The message you are delivering is a positive affirmation of your job choice and for the person receiving the results of your hard work and dedication. All of the text messages and internet messages cannot achieve the quality of sincere direct(analog) human contact.

This is my THANK YOU to the incredible people who assisted me during my surgery.  I may not have remembered all of their names but I know that the cumulative effort of all of these team members resulted in the most positive outcome for this patient.  It does, indeed, take a village.  I was, of course, under the influence and thus could not remember all of the many people who participated in this extravaganza. 
The names above are representative of the amazing group of people who held my hand and gave me confidence that all would be well….…And it was.

These individuals did not just perform their duties.  They all brought an extraordinary level of competence to their specific roles.  What made the difference was their kindness, humor, and positive energy.  This was not just a job, this was a passion and it showed in every aspect of what they did throughout  my experience.  My hope is that the management of of the Vail Health Organization recognizes how fortunate they are to have these professionals carrying out their mission.  I am so thankful that they all regard their jobs with empathy and passion.  It is not just a job it is a dedication to adding value to the human experience.

With love and gratitude…

Hey, I just want to hang with all of you….maybe a few turns this spring!!!!