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You’re Not Meant to Do This Alone

by Ben Reinking
May 31, 2025
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Medicine is funny. We became doctors largely because of individual success but to succeed as a physician, teamwork is critical.

Despite working on a team, many physician are lonely.

How often have you felt like you’re carrying the weight of your patients, your team, or even your entire department… alone?

This week’s blog dives into The Hidden Power of Medical Teamwork. We unpack why the “lone wolf” doctor ideal leads to burnout (and mistakes), how to build trust under pressure, and practical ways to grow teams where everyone thrives

Soft skills, like communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership, are just as critical as your clinical knowledge.

When your team is strong, you can finally focus on the parts of medicine that energize you.

Read The Blog Here 

 


Alone we can do so little; 

together we can do so much.

 

— Helen Keller

 

Coach's Corner

1️⃣ Think of a recent team interaction—rounds, clinic, consults.

2️⃣ Ask yourself: Did I add clarity or confusion? What slowed us down—assumptions, silos, ego?

3️⃣ Picture one simple shift:

“Next time, what if I .........

  • shared my opinion
  • asked for input before speaking
  • celebrated a teammate

 

Write it down. One sentence is enough.

Small steps → big change.

 


If you’re ready to feel more supported and less drained, here are a couple free resources:

 🔹 Check out this week's You Tube Video. Learn more about one of the best tools to help you thrive in your career.

Why Coaching Is the Game-Changer Doctors Need in 2025

🔹 Book A Free 45-Min Coaching Call: Feeling stuck in a toxic team or unclear about your next move? Let’s talk it through.

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No pressure. No catch. Just support.

You weren’t meant to figure this all out alone.

 

 

With gratitude,

Ben

Physician Coach & Founder of The Developing Doctor

 

P.S. Hit reply and tell me: What’s one teamwork win you’re proud of this week? I read every response.

 

 

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