eLABorate Topics

Everyone needs a good set of friends to lean on from time to time – but should you find those bonds with people you work with? Don't underestimate the power of your relationships at work! A work “spouse” or “BFF” could be the key to your success in the workplace. Employees that have friends at work are thought to be more productive, engaged and motivated. 

In this episode, Stephanie and Kristine break down why you should seek out having productive friendships at work. You’re sure to be entertained and while getting some great advice! 

Kristine I. Talamante MSN, RN works in healthcare leadership for a large hospital. Kristine is a strong advocate in Self-care, team morale and ensuring that staff feels safe. She has focused her passion on working with healthcare professionals and teams about compassion fatigue and burnout, moral distress, and most recently, Trauma Informed Care. Kristine feels strongly about Safety, Risk Management and identifying potential risks that can cause loss or harm to the institution. Listeners can reach out to Kristine on Instagram @Kristine_talamante_rn.

For a deeper dive into other conversations featuring Kristine, re-visit these previous conversations of the eLABorate Topics podcast!

·       Episode 11, “When Compassion Hurts; Hope for the 2nd Victim” 

·       Episode 16, “The Power in Being an Essential Worker” 

·       Episode 39, “2021! Reflect and Restart your Career!” 

·       Episode 47, “Drive Thru HR! Case Studies for Workplace Scenarios” 

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In this episode Lona Small discussed how knowing your Core Values can prevent frictions, frustrations and disappointment on the job and different environments.

Lona went in details to include more benefits of knowing your Core Values and a quick method on how to identify your Core Values.

Listen to the full episode to find out the details on how to figure out your Core Values.
Contact Lona to find out more about designing a clear customized blueprint for your next- level career, so you will be happy in your career and make the impact and compensation you deserve with no regret. 

Call to Action

Chat with Lona at
https://calendly.com/lonasmall/next-level-role

You can reach Lona Small directly at link above, if you have questions regarding this subject or you want to contact her regarding LabOPEX coaching and training. You can also catch Lona on LinkedIn under Lona Gordon Small and follow hashtag #YouAreAnEqualPartOfTheWhole.

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When most of us hear the word leadership, we usually think of political officials, CEOs, military commanders, or even athletes. While it's true that you need good leadership skills to excel at these occupations, leadership is a valuable skill that everyone can use for their benefit and the benefit of others.

Think of yourself as a superhero. Just like any superhero, you have unique powers and qualities that make you special. You can use these strengths to become a great leader. Effective leadership doesn't come naturally for most of us but luckily, there are several steps that will be discussed in this episode that you can use to build and refine your leadership skills.

In today's episode, Tywauna Wilson, gives four easy steps to increasing your leadership skills regardless of your role or title.

Step #1 - Strive for excellence
Step #2 - Focus on your vision and goals
Step #3 - Develop your people skills
Step #4 - Be passionate and maintain a positive attitude

Discover the leader in you! 

Reflection Questions

• What steps will I take today to increase my leadership skills?
• What resources do I have available to me that I can use to help me increase my leadership?

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Do you find yourself looking for a job? Do you worry about what to wear, wondering if your resume is up-to-date, or if the interview will go well? If so, listen to these strategies to make sure you are prepared.

Looking for a job can be tough, but it doesn't have to be. It's really about knowing what to do and how to open a door before you can enter it.
 
In today’s exciting episode the co-hosts  Lona Small, Stephanie Whitehead, and Tywauna Wilson discuss practical strategies for successful job searching and interviewing.

Key Topics from this episode

• Strategies on Searching for Jobs
• Resume and Cover Letter Preparation and Readiness 
• Interviewing Tips 
• Tips on Following up on your Application/Interview 

The best way to prepare for a job interview is by practicing. This podcast will provide practical strategies for taking control of your interview and landing your new job!

Reflection Questions

• How do I prepare for an interview?
• Where and how do I find out about new opportunities?
• Do I apply for new roles, even if I can't check every box on the application?

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Special Guest Bio:

Sarah Cook, CLS, LSSBB is a collaborative, multi-faceted consultant with proven experience in project management, quality and process improvement, and integrating organizational change with business strategy and tracking of key performance indicators. With a proven history of achieving and executing on a company's visions and goals, Sarah has experience collaborating with Executives and team members of all levels to drive results. 

Listeners can follow Sarah on LinkedIn @Sarah Cook. 

Show Highlights:

“There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all” 

Peter Drucker

Do you need to improve standard work, reduce “work-arounds” and get better results out of your lab’s projects? This episode is for anyone who wants to work smarter, not harder, in their labs!

In today's episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead and Sarah Cook discuss tips for using LEAN strategies and tools to improve processes within your laboratory. 

Tune in as Sarah details her views on how using LEAN strategies and tools can positively influence common projects in the laboratory – such as decreasing turnaround times, collection processes and eliminating waste. 

If you are a formal or informal leader in your laboratory, grab your pen and listen closely for advice on how maximize the outcomes in your lab and drive results for your team!

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If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please reach out to us by completing the guest interest form or send us an e-mail us at [email protected].

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In this episode Lona Small explains why Self- Awareness is so important to helping medical lab professionals land and stand out in their next- level careers.

Lona went in more details to include 5 different self- awareness steps that are vital for medical lab professionals to stand out. 

The 5 important Self- Awareness steps are:

1.     Be aware of- What You Do Best

2.     Be aware of- What is important to you

3.     Be Aware of -A clear vision of your goals

4.     Be Aware of -Your Personal Attributes

5.     Be Aware of- Your Personal Courage

Listen to the full episode for the details on the 5 Self- Awareness steps you must use to land and standout in your career.

Call to action

To join the Next- Level career community of aspirational medical lab professionals who are coming together, to identify their next-level careers and stand-out and make an impact, starting 2/7/22

Click below to make an appointment to find out more:

https://calendly.com/lonasmall/next-level-role

You can reach Lona Small directly at [email protected] if you have questions regarding this subject or you want to contact her regarding LabOPEX coaching and training. You can also catch Lona on LinkedIn under Lona Gordon Small.

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When you think about difficult decisions that take you out of your comfort zone, it can really be emotionally trying whether you are on the bench or in a supervisory role. You may rely on your intelligence until you realize that intelligence and good decision-making don't always go hand in hand. Even the smartest people can make decisions that they are not confident about.

Whether you make a decision or not, you are still making a decision. Having the confidence to make a decision can benefit you, our patients, your team, and your family in many ways. 
 
In this podcast episode, you'll discover four steps that will increase your confidence in making difficult decisions:

Step #1 - Weigh the alternative
Step #2 - Consider the outcome
Step #3 - Limit the advice you take (Evaluate the source of the information)
Step #4 - Think outside your comfort zone

The key to increasing your confidence is to find a balance between thinking and acting. the more you practice, the easier it gets.

Reflection Questions

• How can I make decisions with more confidence?
• What can I do to ensure I find a beneficial balance between thinking about a decision and making a choice.

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Are you looking for a challenge for your Medical Laboratory Science Students? Want your team to be included in the 2022 ASCP Cell Bowl Competition?  Listen in today as the co-hosts sit down with Professor Shirley Dardi whose team won the 2021 ASCP Cell Bowl!

The Cell Bowl Competition brought over 70 teams from various MLT and MLS programs across the nation to compete in a Hematology cell identification competition using Cellavision. 

Key Points:

• You can change and learn new things! 
• Technology brought us closer together as a profession
• The use of social media was very helpful in closing the gaps  due to covid restrictions
• The competition challenged the team to spend more time on cell morphology than they normally would have

Call to Action
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At some point in your life, it's common to dream of something bigger and better when it comes to your career. No matter how cushy a job may seem, you may find yourself wishing that you were working somewhere better or doing something different.

The good news is that you can go out and make your dream job a reality!

In this podcast episode, you'll discover:

Tidbit #1 - It's Not Too Late To Figure Out What You Really Want To Do
Tidbit #2 - Break It Down Into Steps
Tidbit #3 - Find A Mentor To Keep You Accountable

My biggest takeaways for you from this podcast:

• Get clear on what you want to do
• Get a mentor to help you figure it out
• Break it down into small steps
• Ignore the pessimists
• Most importantly remain positive and opportunities will appear when you least expect it

While your dream job may be a challenge to acquire, it's very possible to reach it, no matter how lofty. If you put in the effort, commit to daily actions and follow these simple steps discussed today, you can find yourself working the dream job you always desired.

Reflection Questions:

1. Do I have a strategy for moving forward if the path you are on now seems like a dead end?
2. How can I prepare myself to land my dream job in 2022?

Referenced Episode: Episode 86: How To Stay Resolute To Your New Year's Resolutions

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Do you have trouble finding the motivation to stick to your New Year's Resolutions each year? This episode is for you so be sure to share it with your lab colleagues! 

In today’s exciting episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead offers tips on how to effectively reflect on your 2021 achievements and plan out a strategy to attack your goals in 2022!

Tune in, Stephanie talks about how to maintain motivation, how to develop SMART goals and how stay resolute to your resolutions!

Be sure to post a comment in the Linkedin eLABorate Topics Group and share your plan for sticking to your goals in the New Year. 

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