One of our greatest blessings is our team and the incredible people within it. Let’s take a moment as we approach the holiday season and new year to celebrate the diverse and amazing talents that each of our colleagues brings to the table.

Our team—and our entire company—functions much like an orchestra. Each of us plays a unique role, much like musicians with different instruments, each contributing a distinct perspective. Just like any orchestra relies on sheet music, our team relies on our shared goals to make sure we are playing from the same page.

I played the French horn in high school; a fantastic instrument in any John Williams soundtrack, but definitely not meant to stand alone. I learned early on that every instrument matters most when it’s part of something bigger, just like members of a team.

If everyone played the same instrument or the same notes, we’d lack the harmony needed to reach our goals. The same is true for our organization as well. If we were all accountants, our contracts might not be as powerfully negotiated. Yet without accountants, we wouldn’t identify the savings we generate. Similarly, negotiators are vital for driving value in contracts, but without insights from our data analysts or clinical experts, we’d miss the nuances that make those negotiations most impactful.

By embracing and exploring the diverse talents within our team, we can complement one another and create something extraordinary. Suddenly, we’re not just individuals—we’re a melody, a rhythm, a cadence. Together, we craft a masterpiece. These varied perspectives allow us to challenge old ways of thinking, develop innovative strategies, and adapt to challenges with agility and creativity. 

Sometimes we think, “Oh, if I could just have three of me, I could get this all done.”