eLABorate Topics

"The stress of a new manager is like a first date. You don't know what to expect and you're just hoping everything goes well"

Congratulations, You've been promoted!!

There is a ton of excitement that c…

We are experiencing some of the most challenging times in the lab field, in our personal lives, and in so many industries, especially healthcare.

Limited staffing, high staff turnover, challenges at h…

In this episode, co-hosts Stephanie Whitehead and Tywauna Wilson talk with Sean McNair, MPH, CT(ASCP) about his professional journey and the themes of resiliency and self awareness that he has experi…

The number of monkeypox cases are rising across the US...How worried should you be about this virus? 
How can lab professionals use their voice to advocate for public health safety?

In this “Ask the Ex…

"Sitting in a workshop listening to two speakers talk about laboratory medicine sparked my interest in the profession"- Dr Tiffany Bratton
 
Sharing your excitement for the laboratory profession is a g…

In this episode of eLABorate Topics podcast hosts Lona Small, Tywauna Wilson, and Stephanie Whitehead had a great roundtable discussion on Training vs. Competency.

The podcast hosts discussed:

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In this episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead talks with Luis Plaza, the creator of the “Let’s Talk Micro” podcast. Luis is a Medical Laboratory Scientist (at AdventHealth) and an adjunct laboratory i…

In this episode Lona Small discusses happiness in the workplace and why it is important for labs to focus on this now as a strategic objective.

Lona discussed 10 benefits that are seen as ROI of happi…

"Negotiation is not an act of battle; it’s a process of discovery. The goal is to uncover as much information as possible."- Chris Voss 

We hear the word negotiation and typically think of the salary…

Leadership is the ability to motivate and inspire others through influencing, resulting in the right outcomes and impact. In today’s discussion, the eLABorate co-hosts talk to special guest, Tokiwa S…

Are you looking for ways to influence the national workforce shortage? Well this episode is just for you!

In today’s episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead interviews Dr. Diane Banks to discuss the imp…

Have you wondered why some leaders seem to thrive and be so fulfilled in their roles, while others are stressed out with migraines, always angry and frustrated, many with deteriorating health?

In this…

According to a study by the Harvard Business Review, more than two-thirds of people who leave their jobs do so because of an ineffective leader. The study also found that poor leadership was the numb…

Is it time to budget for new laboratory equipment?
Do you need equipment that allows for standardization across multiple locations?
Are you looking to increase efficiency and productivity?

In today’s ex…

Show Highlights:

In today’s exciting episode, co-host, Stephanie Whitehead, talks with her mentee, Caroline Henderson, about their mentorship pairing and their experience from the perspectives of  men…

In this episode Lona Small spoke with Patty Eschliman, Lab Operations director, Certified Professional Coach and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner, about tools that medical lab professionals can …

"It's more than just having a degree....It's having the right strategy to help you position yourself in your career".

In this episode, Co-Host Tywauna Wilson, sits down with Trishana Osbourne to disc…

Are you a Laboratory Team Lead or Coordinator?
Do you have responsibility for processes, in your lab section, but not the responsibility for the employees working in your section?
Are you leading a lab…

In this “Ask the Expert” episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead chats with Dr. Rodney Rohde about the global public health threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Tune as Stephanie and Dr. Rohde disc…

In this episode Lona Small spoke with Andre Gouws Chief Operating Officer of Power of Process.

Andre is a seasoned skills development professional with over 27 years of experience in the learning and …