Lab Culture
Inspired by The Art of Positive Communication, Julien Mirivel’s research shows how simple greetings can foster trust, boost morale, and build stronger lab teams
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Insights from communication expert Julien Mirivel, PhD, highlight how encouragement supports motivation, trust, and psychological safety in lab environments
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Practicing deep listening helps lab managers strengthen trust, foster psychological safety, and improve collaboration—making it a cornerstone of positive communication
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New research highlights how organizational climate influences whether employees feel safe sharing mental health concerns
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At the 2025 Lab Manager Leadership Summit, Octavia M. Peck Palmer, PhD, urged laboratorians to embrace their role as health communicators by addressing misinformation, simplifying language, and building community trust
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Connecting your lab’s work to a greater purpose can help motivate employees and foster camaraderie. Learn lab purpose communication strategies to build a purpose-driven lab and boost employee engagement
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Build training plans with internal and external opportunities that focus on growing strengths
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Researchers show that deliberate changes to home routines can enhance innovation and reduce stress on the job
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The APA’s 2025 Work in America survey finds that nearly all workers find it important to work for an organization that values their mental well-being
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Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, not a solo mission. Learn where a lab manager’s duties end, where IT takes over, and how collaboration builds resilience
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Building trust through clear expectations, ownership, and consequences drives greater accountability
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Using agreement to help solve challenging problems
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