Think of your hospital team like a wolf pack. You’re all in it together and the survival of the hospital wouldn’t be possible without the contributions of each team member.

Some are needier – think of them as wolf pups. Some, like new hires, are on the steep leg of the learning curve – think of them as the pack’s yearlings.

The dynamics of the pack shift and change from month to month and year to year as the pups and yearlings grow, and yet all contribute to the success of the hospital, even the needy ones. Sometimes there are spats over perceived slights, yet when the dust clears you see that the only thing harmed in the spats were feelings.

Wolf packs are highly social and specialized groupings – your team is, too. Focus on the strengths of your pack and watch it get even stronger.

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