Month: August 2023

Episode 33: Big Tech Invading the Lab – Collaborate or Isolate? The Choice for Clinical Labs’ Future

-In this episode of eLABorate Topics podcast Lona Small discusses how tech companies like Amazon are expanding into healthcare and clinical labs. There are concerns that these companies don’t understand the complex regulations and expertise needed to properly run clinical labs.   – However, there are also opportunities for collaboration between traditional clinical labs and tech…

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Episode 32: “Feedback as a Growth Tool: Nurturing Employee Development”

In this episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead shares her insights on how feedback can be a powerful tool for employee growth and development. She explains the importance of feedback in understanding an individual’s strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for learning and personal growth. Stephanie then provides tips on how to have casual conversations about career…

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Episode 31: Expanding Opportunities Beyond the Laboratory: Leveraging Your Skills and Certifications (featuring Eve Brunson)

In this episode, co host Tywauna Wilson sits down with Eve Brunson from Qmedix. They discuss the value of additional degrees and certifications for medical laboratory professionals. They share insights on career pathways, the benefits of specialist certifications, and the importance of exploring opportunities beyond the traditional hospital laboratory. Eve also sheds light on the…

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Episode 30: Dealing with Difficult People Roundtable

Hosts: – Tywauna Wilson   – Stephanie Whitehead – Lona Small In this Roundtable episode, Tywauna Wilson, Lona Small and Stephanie Whitehead discuss strategies for identifying and dealing with difficult people in the workplace. They provide tips on managing emotions, maintaining composure, and having crucial conversations in challenging interpersonal situations.  Key Topics Characteristics of “difficult…

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Episode 29: Rediscover Your Fire: Strategies for Passionate, Purposeful Leadership in the Lab

  In this  episode of eLABorate Topics podcast Lona Small provides strategies for lab leaders to rediscover their passion and purpose. Lona shares a 7-step roadmap to help reignite the fire and drive change through purposeful leadership. 1. Uncover Your Calling: Identify your unique purpose and passion within the field of lab medicine. Find the…

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