Sherri L. Bassner, PhD

Sherri L. Bassner, PhD, is a retired chemist and manager who spent 30 years developing new products and services, and then leading others in those same efforts. She is a part-time leadership coach and blogs on personal and professional development (among other topics) at www.sherribassner.com.

Articles by Sherri L. Bassner, PhD

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Building Diversity in STEM

Oct 24, 2022|4 min read

bySherri L. Bassner, PhD

Embracing a holistic approach to DEI leadership in the workplace

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How to Become a Person of Influence

Oct 03, 2022|4 min read

bySherri L. Bassner, PhD

Cultivating your influence skills can benefit your career, your lab, and the business as a whole

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Improving Your Internal, External, and Virtual Networking Skills

Sep 28, 2022|4 min read

bySherri L. Bassner, PhD

A mindset and methodologies anyone can adopt to become more effective at networking

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Managing Lab Employee Performance

Mar 24, 2022|5 min read

bySherri L. Bassner, PhD

Setting staff up for success begins with clear, achievable goals

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Finding Your Leadership Style for the Lab

Jan 28, 2022|5 min read

bySherri L. Bassner, PhD

Taking a purposeful approach to identifying your leadership style can help you adapt and evolve in your role

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How to Choose a Contract Laboratory

Oct 29, 2021|5 min read

bySherri L. Bassner, PhD

Key issues lab managers should consider when selecting the right contract lab partner

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Steps to Become a Confident Leader in the Lab

Oct 26, 2021|5 min read

bySherri L. Bassner, PhD

Confidence is an essential ingredient of leadership, but takes time, competence, and help from others to develop

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How to Effectively Communicate with Non-Scientists

Sep 27, 2021|5 min read

bySherri L. Bassner, PhD

Learning the “languages” of other departments outside the lab is an important component of business success

The Power of Diversity in the Lab

The Power of Diversity in the Lab

Jun 21, 2021|5 min read

bySherri L. Bassner, PhD

Different experiences and perspectives bring new ideas and solutions to the lab

Common Myths About Leadership: Debunked

Common Myths About Leadership: Debunked

May 26, 2021|4 min read

bySherri L. Bassner, PhD

Managing expectations versus reality for those in leadership roles