Episode 4

Episode 4: "The Power of Social Capital"- Dr. Kami Rapp


Kami Rapp, DNP, MBA, RN is currently a Nurse Clinical Educator and a Professioral Lecturer for the Milkin Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University in the Executive Masters of Healthcare Administration program. In this episode, Kami talks about meaning of “social capital” and discusses the value of relationship building in healthcare. In her career, Dr. Rapp has focused her studies and work on safety culture development in health care institutions. She is most interested in how leadership influences safety culture and how system’s thinking, process improvement, and staff engagement contribute to patient safety. Listeners can reach out to Dr. Rapp at Kamirapp@gwu.edu.


Key Takeaways from the show:

· Harness the power of relationships to drive your projects and goals to success

· Broaden your network! Work to create deep and meaningful professional relationships

· Add Value to others in your network and they will add value to you!


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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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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.
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