The incorrigible humanist

Your profession is much more than technical expertise: it’s a commitment, almost a mission. You work with sincere attention to others, placing great importance on providing quality care while preserving the well-being of your patients and your team. You are a good listener, patient, and deeply human, which makes you a highly regarded practitioner who undoubtedly possesses the essential qualities.

However, this natural kindness sometimes leads you to compromise, putting the needs of others before your own, even to the point of being partly deprived of the decisions for which you are ultimately responsible or that deeply impact you. You take the time to explain, reassure, and support, but sometimes at the expense of your own organization, efficiency, and even recognition. You are attentive to the fears and desires of your patients and team, but less so to your own.

The risk is that your exceptional commitment is underutilized. Your patience and availability, while valuable, end up slowing your pace or diverting you from your own vision of care. Another risk is that the same assistants and patients who rely too much on your understanding may not relieve you of the symbolic responsibility in case of dissatisfaction, and may not offer you the kindness and gratitude you believe you deserve in return.

In your case, it’s not about changing what makes you strong—your sense of care, your humanity—but rather adding a touch of structure and assertion. A few simple adjustments would ensure that your involvement is better valued, that your generosity becomes a driver of efficiency, and that your caring approach no longer prevents the full affirmation and recognition of your expertise.

You don’t need a major upheaval, just a few levers to ensure your dedication no longer becomes a source of self-effacement, but instead accelerates your success.