Leading With Heart and High Standards: Leadership Lessons with Marla Husnik

<p><strong>In This Episode</strong><br>In this episode of the Biometrics Leadership Lab podcast, I talk with biostatistician and clinical research leader <strong>Marla Husnik, PhD</strong> about her 20+ year journey across public health, academic CROs, and global pharma.  </p><p>Marla shares how she built high-performing biometric teams, why communication matters more than technical brilliance, and what new managers often overlook when stepping into leadership roles.</p><p>We explore the realities of managing people instead of projects, navigating team conflict before it takes root, andcreating connection across cultures and time zones.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn</strong></p><ul><li>What really changes when you move from individual contributor to manager</li><li>What matters more than technical skills when building a team</li><li>How to spot early signs that a team is struggling</li><li>How to support individuals while also aligning to organizational goals</li><li>Why celebrating wins, large and small, keeps teams resilient and motivated</li><li>How remote and global leaders can build genuine camaraderie</li></ul><p><strong>Quote of the Episode</strong><br>“To be really effective, you have to be in the mindset of being more of a giver than an achiever.” </p><p><strong> Tune In If You Are:</strong></p><ul><li>A new manager learning how to balance technical depth with people leadership</li><li>A statistician, programmer, or biometrics professional curious about team dynamics</li><li>A director or VP navigating team performance and cross-functional collaboration</li><li>Anyone interested in leadership that blends compassion with accountability</li></ul><p><strong>Resources/Show Notes:</strong></p><p>Follow Amanda Cross on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandacross/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Marla Husnik on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marla-husnik/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> LinkedIn</a></p><p>Subscribe to the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7255662947639652352" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Biometrics Leadership Lab </a>newsletter for more professional development insights, tips, and strategies</p><p></p>