You are not a receptionist, you are the service

Every minute spent working out who's free is a minute of divided attention. What it costs isn't the time. It's the quality of the appointment you're already in.

2 July 2026

Every minute spent working out who’s free is a minute of divided attention. What it costs isn’t the time. It’s the quality of the appointment you’re already in.

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