What would it be for you? About how:
· A meeting with only chairs in a circle.
· An electronics free meeting…no computers, no cell phones, no slides.
· Sitting with each patient you visit instead of standing.
· Asking the question, “What do you know, that I don’t know, that I should know?” A great, great question for every executive or parent to ask!
· Inviting your “Dr. Evil” to coffee just to chat. (Every organization has one. Maybe this person is isolated, lonely, and in need of you!)
· Treat your kids to ‘dessert first’ next time you are out for a family dinner. Quite literally order dessert first prior to the entrée. (Your children will love you forever! One of my physician clients did it at Denny’s with his four kids and his wife. Yes, she was surprised! He told me with a lump in his throat, “Kevin it was the best dinner we ever had…we talked! No iPads, no phones…we talked!”)
· During your next “I am losing this argument” moment just say “I need to go to the bathroom, I’ll be right back.” Then get your act together and return with “Now, where were we?” Notice the change that always happens in mood, communication, and cooperation.
Risks taken never feel that big after all! What are you going to try?