In the episode of eLABorate Topics podcast Lona Small brought the audience a “blast from the past” originally recorded by Lona, several years ago before she started eLABorate Topics podcast. Lona discusses effective recognition programs and how leaders can design recognition programs that actually work to motivate employees and improve culture.   The key points are:…

Struggling with constant staff turnover and openings? As a medical lab leader, you may feel overwhelmed trying to create an engaging environment that makes people want to stay. What if there was a simple method to improve retention by developing your team’s mental fitness? Lona Small shares how investing just 15 minutes a day into activities that…

In this episode, cohost, Stephanie Whitehead chats with Becky Woodford to explore the various accreditation options available for clinical laboratories (i.e. CAP, COLA, and Leading Laboratories).  Tune in as Stephanie and Becky discuss the importance of accreditation, and the requirements, benefits, and limitations of each accreditation, helping listeners understand which option might be the best…

In today’s episode, we are diving into a simple 5-step plan to get 2024 off to an actionable and successful start. This episode provides a practical approach to planning, setting,  and accomplishing your professional goals. Learn strategies including using the SMART framework to define ambitious yet achievable objectives, mapping out action steps and milestones, gathering…