You’re at a CE workshop. Everyone is laughing, bonding and forming lifelong connections. The keynote speaker is in the middle of an inspiring presentation, when suddenly, you hear someone’s phone ring. Then, they step out to “handle something at the office.”
This dentist isn’t being present in the moment. Why? Because their team needs help with the smallest things. Don’t be that dentist!
Being a leader’s not about doing it all. It’s about creating space for others to step up. Believe it or not, your team wants you to take a vacation. They want a chance to prove they can survive without your help.
Now, that doesn’t mean you don’t matter anymore! You need a team that’s independent. You need to trust them, so that when you take time off, you know things won’t fall apart. The people you work with are more than your support system. They are your legacy.
If you never leave, they’ll never lead. Trust that your practice is in good hands!
Trust is built over time, and that time starts now. Before your next vacation, learn how to rely on and develop your team. You deserve the break, and they deserve to lead!