Episode 14

Episode 14: "10 Critical Competencies of Great Laboratory Leaders"

All great laboratory leaders have many common traits outside of their technical abilities. Even if you don't have these competencies today, you can develop them over time. When you do, it will take your leadership to the next level regardless of what path you choose to take in the laboratory, on or off the bench.

In today's episode, Tywauna Wilson shares 10 critical competencies of great lab leaders.

A few of those critical competencies shared:

  • Self Motivated
  • Ability to Delegate
  • Communicate Effectively
  • Ability to Develop Others
  • Be Committed
  • And More... You have to listen to the full episode for the others

Discover the leader in you! 

Reflection Questions

  • Do you possess at least half of these competencies?
  • What are you actively doing to strengthen your leadership competencies?


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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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