Episode 63

Episode 63: Everyone Is Leaving, Should I Stay Or Go?

The United States Department of Labor reported in April 2021 that job openings were at an all time high with record breaking job openings of 9.3 million. Our labs are not immune to this and we are seeing it with the numerous openings that are hard to fill and  colleagues leaving at a rapid pace with no replacements. This is leaving our workplaces feeling abandoned. Today's laboratorians have a choice. Do you stay and ride the wave or do you go?

In this episode, co-host Tywauna Wilson shares tips to consider when you are deciding to stay or leave an organization for greener pastures. 

Tips to Consider When Deciding to leave your current employer

  • Is the grass really greener on the other side?
  • Is this move, in alignment with my long term game or is this a short term win
  • If I stay, how do I turn the overwhelm and stress into an opportunity
  • And More

*Bonus* The lab community is small. Be aware the impression you are making with your current employer and colleagues   


Recommended listening: eLABorate Topics Episode 25: Defining Your Career Roadmap
Recommended Reading:
Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferazzi

Call to Action:
Consider your current opportunity... Do you stay put or do you go? If you stay, what are some actions you plan to take to come out on the winning side of your current workplace crisis? If you go, what will make the opportunity worth it? Drop them in the comments and share your thoughts with us on  LinkedIn: eLABorate Topics Group

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Leadership and Technical Strategies for Medical Laboratory Professionals to excel inside and outside of the lab..

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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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