Quo Vadis?

[摘要] The “Quo Vadis?” feature will allow young scientists (40 years of age and younger) the opportunity to express their opinions on the future of laboratory medicine. Below are select responses.“A good leader is a person capable of having a beneficial relationship with everybody, no matter the other person's background. A leader has good communication skills and knows how to communicate and how to listen to others. He or she understands everybody's behavior and knows their strengths and weaknesses. A good leader teaches by example, lives what they teach, is always willing to help, and is faithful and honest.” —Maria Vasquez, New York, NY“Leaders give credit to their employees when things go right, but take the blame for them when things go wrong.” —Steven W. Cotten, Columbus, OH“The essential characteristics of a good leader include integrity, vision, confidence, and the ability to empower others. Integrity is the foundation of a good leader. She is honest and genuine with a strong commitment to doing the right thing at all times. She is able to develop a great vision for the organization and communicate it effectively to her workforce. She has the confidence and strength of character to motivate and empower the …

[学科分类] 过敏症与临床免疫学