October 2008

I was trying to fit a square peg in a round hole (a few times). Clear to see after the fact. The staff who don’t fit – even if they are good clinicians – don’t fit no matter how hard I work. They can’t be cajoled, massaged, fed or otherwise babied to fit if they just don’t fit…however much I fantasize that I can make it happen. My idea is so worthy of fitting into! That’s my ego talking, and it deserves a slap for being foolish: I’ve only heard (and read) tens of business owners say the same thing.

October was dedicated to interviewing (at 9 p.m. at night and on weekends, mostly) and working on the business plan. I figured out that I do have to put in a line item for a full-time HR person to keep interviewing new talent. So, that’s done.

As for me, I continue my role as the only doctor in my department. Fun, but overwhelming with all of the other things. I may have found another doctor, but not sure if it is going to work since she seems to want only part time. For now, we’ll see with her working a little bit of the week. That is a good test for “fit”.