Episode 77

Episode 77: Traits of a Medical Lab Operational Excellence Leader

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 this episode Lona Small gave 10 Traits of a Lab Operational Excellence Leader and discuss how you can be such a leader.

 

 

1.     Have a Clear Vision  of who you want to be 

a.     For yourself

b.     Your Team

c.     Your Environment

2.     Align Action with your Core Value

a.     What is important to you

b.     Do not compromise your core value

3.     Network and Exchange ideas

a.     Lunch and Learn etc.

4.     Collaborate and Contribute Expertise

a.     Join committee etc.

5.     Operate at your highest levels using your unique skill set

a.     Know Core Role

b.     Call to know Core Role

c.     https://calendly.com/lonasmall/discovery-call

6.     Innovative and be Flexible

a.     Adjust to changes in the environment

7.     Share Knowledge

a.     Build competency and capacity in team

8.     Push against the status quo

9.     Advocate and Bring Visibility to the profession

10.  Role Model

 

 

Listen to this full episode of eLABorate Topics podcast to get more details on ways lead without a title.

 

You can reach Lona Small directly at lonasmall@lonasmall.com if you have questions or want to contact her regarding lab operational excellence coaching and training. You can also catch her on LinkedIn under Lona Gordon Small and follow hashtag #YouAreAnImportantPartOfTheWhole.

 

Sign up for free “Know your Core Role” Zoom call

https://calendly.com/lonasmall/discovery-call


 
 


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Tywauna Wilson

Tywauna "Coach Tee" Wilson is an accomplished medical laboratory leader, author of "Some Leaders Wear Lab Coats," and co-host of the "eLABorate Topics" podcast. As founder and president of Trendy Elite Coaching and Consulting, she develops best-in-class leaders through coaching programs and leadership training. With two decades of experience, including as a lab manager and technical director, Tywauna leverages her clinical expertise to mentor laboratory professionals. Through Trendy Elite's Standout Leader Academy and her own initiatives, she empowers professionals to enhance their leadership skills, expand their influence, and excel in their careers. Tywauna is committed to guiding the next generation of confident, competent laboratory leaders
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Stephanie Whitehead

It isn’t every healthcare leader who can seamlessly lead through the chaos of managing a large healthcare operation while navigating the rapid changes in healthcare. But this is exactly the environment where Stephanie Whitehead not only shines but thrives!

Stephanie is an executive-level leader that fueled by her passion for helping others in the medical profession achieve operational excellence. Intrigued by the evolving nature of the laboratory field and its strong impact on patient treatment, she had an early determination to leave an indelible mark on the laboratory profession.
Stephanie is a co-host who offers a unique blend of clinical knowledge, practical advice, and personable humor. Stephanie’s niche has always been the ability to see problems with a wide-lens view and then, narrow them down to connect the dots, take action, and drive results.

Contact her at stepanie.y.whitehead@gmail.com or StephanieYWhitehead on all social media

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