Three Tips to Boost Team Engagement and Performance
Laboratory leaders should aim to create an environment where team members feel valued and motivated to reach their highest potential
Stephanie Whitehead is the Executive Director of Pathology Services at a prominent health system in South Texas and the esteemed co-host of the renowned podcast "eLABorate Topics". With a focus on laboratory and leadership discussions, the eLABorate Topics podcast aims to empower listeners in their professional endeavors. Beyond her professional commitments, Stephanie is a certified executive coach and mentor, dedicating her time and expertise to guiding others. She is an ardent advocate for various professional organizations, currently serving as the Chair for the Council of Laboratory Professionals (CLP) and on the Board of Directors for the ASCP. Stephanie actively contributes to the ASCLS Mentorship, ASCLS Emerging Laboratory Managers Collaborative Conference Steering Committee, and the ASCLS Diversity Advocacy Committees. Additionally, she serves on the editorial board member for Today's Clinical Lab Magazine. Stephanie's exceptional contributions have garnered recognition and accolades. She has been honored as a 2022 ASCP 40 under 40 and the 2022 ASCLS Voices under 40 laboratory professional. Her influential impact in the field has earned her the prestigious 2023 Lab Manager Leadership Excellence Award for Influential Impact, and she has been listed on the well-regarded 2023 Cardinal Health Laboratory Excellence List. Outside of her remarkable career in laboratory medicine, Stephanie actively engages with her local community. She is involved with the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Junior League of San Antonio, and the Girl Scouts of America, making a positive impact beyond the confines of her professional sphere.