Sharpen Before You Serve: What Restaurants Can Teach Us About Running a Successful Clinic
Walk into any busy restaurant 30 minutes before opening, and you’ll witness something few customers ever see—but every successful team depends on. The kitchen is alive with motion. Chefs are sharpening their knives. Bartenders are preparing garnishes. Servers are rolling silverware and setting up their stations. Hostesses are reviewing seating charts and shift assignments. It's not chaotic—it's coordinated. It’s preparation. And it’s everything. Every single team member knows what role they play and how it fits into the bigger picture. Because when the rush hits, there's no time to figure things out. You either run your shift, or it runs you.