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The Power and Paradox of Never
May you all find the perseverance and courage to power through the paradoxes that challenge your assumptions.
Dawn A. Lissy, President, Empirical
11.13.23
The Speed of Technological Advancement Is Lapping the Medtech Industry
This period of explosive growth is challenging us all to find new ways to adapt, embrace, and pivot.
Dawn A. Lissy, President, Empirical
09.12.23
The Clear Need for Transparency: Lack of Data Sharing Stymies Progress
I remain hopeful that we’ll find some middle ground between healthy profits and healthy patients.
Dawn A. Lissy, President, Empirical
08.04.23
Coming Together: First Orthopedic Town Hall Packs the House
Open dialogue like the one at the AAOS Orthopedic Town Hall is a critical first step. Without them, we’re siloed.
Dawn A. Lissy, President, Empirical
05.23.23
Face Time: Why Getting Engineers Out of the Lab Is Good for Business
Employees pick up new skills, clients find new connections, and the work we do becomes more than just a job.
Dawn A. Lissy, President, Empirical
03.10.23
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Material Matters: New Materials Call for New Thinking
We’re seeing a rise in new substances that improve the life, function, and recovery of patients.
Dawn A. Lissy, President, Empirical
02.17.23
Braving Change: Facing Fears in the Midst of Major Transitions
Earlier this year, we sold Empirical, the company I built from a single test frame 24 years ago
Dawn A. Lissy, President, Empirical
11.15.22
Balancing Act: Why and How I Made Major Shifts for Success
There’s a toxic ideology when it comes to the 60- to 80-hour work week and the expectations that are out there.
Dawn A. Lissy , President, Empirical
09.16.22
Minding the Gap: How Harmonizing Quality Systems Pays Off
FDA issued a proposed rule to harmonize 21 CFR 820 with ISO 13485, which could save medical device companies $439 to $533 million over a decade.
Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical
08.12.22
Sick of Being Sick: Pandemic Fatigue Flares at AAOS
So many of us seem to be over COVID-19 from a mental standpoint, but lingering symptoms remain.
Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical
05.26.22
Tips for Better Mental Health in Crazy Times
I designated 2022 as the year I focus on prioritizing good mental health for myself, my family, and my colleagues.
Dawn A. Lissy , Founder & President, Empirical
03.24.22
2022 Calls for Renewed Focus on Mental Health
Over the past year, I have made a point to talk about mental health during team meetings.
Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical
02.14.22
COVID and Life Have Me Rethinking My Connections
Early in my career, I learned the value of following up on handshakes and intros, even if there was no obvious short-term benefit.
Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical
11.17.21
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3D Printing as Art Therapy
It’s a new-tech take on art therapy and art psychotherapy, which are both elements of the support Westwood Prep offers its students.
Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical
09.14.21
3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
Back in 3D: AMUG Conference Welcomes Members in the Flesh
This was my first visit to AMUG; I spoke about the role of the FDA in regulating medical devices produced via AM.
Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical
08.17.21
Paying it Forward: How Mentorship Pushes Us to Success
The right people can build us up, push us to excel, and persevere when we think we can’t go on.
Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical
05.17.21
Show Time: Here’s What a Year of No Tradeshows Meant for Small Businesses
For small businesses, trade shows are a critical part of developing new business as well as maintaining contacts.
Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical
03.16.21
Pandemic-Level Playing Field: How COVID-19 Made Space for Progress
Pandemic restrictions may have diminished certain advantages large companies hold over small and mid-sized competitors.
Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical
02.08.21
Virtually the Same? The Challenges of Online Conferences
Like everyone else on the planet, I’m turning increasingly to virtual solutions to our physical challenges in the midst of a pandemic.
Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical
11.18.20
Self-Care in Business: Four Ways to Extend the Peace of Home to the Workplace
Like so many small business owners, the lines between work and home often blur in the Lissy household.
Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical
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