eLABorate Topics

In this episode of the eLABorate Topics podcast, Lona Small interviewed Jesse Day as he spoke about his work in grassroots advocacy for the medical lab profession, the success it garnered, and the fo…

It's easy to underestimate the importance of personal branding and actively avoid participating. The truth is branding occurs whether you participate in it or not. In today's world, it's important to…

In today’s exciting episode the co-hosts  Lona Small, Stephanie Whitehead, and Tywauna Wilson discuss the difference between Mentoring versus Coaching. Are they the same or are they different? Often,…

Are you a military trained laboratory professional? This episode is for you so be sure to share it with your lab colleagues! 

In today’s exciting episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead interviews Marcy…

Is your team undergoing additional stresses due to drama caused by one person pulling your team in the opposite direction?

In this episode Lona Small gives tips on how to challenge a resister on your …

Whether you are starting a new career or working on building momentum in your current position, expanding your professional network gives you the ability to increase your credibility, interact with l…

Retaining prepared and developed talent can be a challenge.... but it doesn't have to be. Are you interested in finding ways that you can retain and develop the staff that you already have? Career gr…

Special Guest Bio:

Blessing Ijeoma Ugwumba, MLS (ASCPi), MPH. is a research student with an interest in public health research, transfusion medicine, cancer research, and health system services. Her l…

Have you ever wondered how some leaders seem to have it together? They have such confidence, professional presence and they’re respected by their team. “How can I get to be that type of leader?”

In t…

Are you disappointed in your current position? Does the expectations you have for your career match what you have been able to achieve so far?

Improving your career starts with improving your mindset…

Are you on the verge of giving up and ready for a career change? Are you tired of not receiving any recognition for the critical work that you do as a phlebotomist? Do you think you are stuck working…

Are you managing your mind? 

Are you doing a good job at managing your own thoughts, perspectives, talents and energy?

Negative experiences are inevitable but, what is the key to keeping a positive out…

As the medical lab field deals with the challenges of limited staffing and looking towards  the “great retirement”, the lab is struck by the negative effects of the pandemic, “the great attrition”. P…

In this episode of eLABorate Topics podcast, cohosts Lona Small, Stephanie Whitehead and Tywauna Wilson discuss how you can lead without a title.

All of the cohosts agreed that a leader is not necessa…

Are you stressed and overwhelmed trying to manage all of your tasks and projects? Do you need help meeting all of your deadlines? Want to engage your team to take on more responsibility? Then this ep…

Special Guest Bio:

Anne has over 25 years’ experience in the laboratory management and healthcare consulting business. As former laboratory Manager at National Jewish Hospital in Denver, Colorado, and…

In this episode Lona Small discusses the benefits of being a role model as a Lab operational excellence leader.

Lona discusses the work environment where there is a lot of gossiping, tattle-tailing, d…

In this episode, co-host Tywauna Wilson shares tips to consider when your organization is Standardizing or integrating multiple labs. 

Tips to Consider When Standardizing Across Multiple Locations

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"Everything rises and falls on leadership"- John C. Maxwell

Have you ever worked in a laboratory and your boss couldn't or wouldn't lead? Did it impact the productivity, morale, confidence, and succes…

Lona went in more details to include how a lab leader can put together a clear vision for their lab. This included more information than was in the vision section of Lona’s, 5-day challenge course, “…