Stephen Tang: Author, Speaker, Thought Leader, and Former President & CEO and Chairman, OraSure Technologies, Inc.

“ When we have the will, we have the power to rise above and create something beautiful and powerful from the ashes. We are each the hero of our own story. Our time is now- let’s write the next chapter of the next normal—together.”

My Book: A Test for Our Time

Almost every day we hear stories about people who have accomplished extraordinary things in their lives. What we may not realize is how often these people started out in mundane ways, seeming unlikely to succeed. When we think of heroes, we typically think of “first responders”—the police, firefighters, and medical professionals, who put their lives on the line. But during the pandemic, there were also heroes on the front lines of innovation, working fast and furious to help combat the spread of the coronavirus.

A Test for Our Time is the unlikely and improbable story of OraSure Technologies Inc., the small and pioneering company that created the acclaimed InteliSwab® Rapid COVID-19 Test—the “easiest to use” test of its kind and the “#1 Standout Product” to hit drugstore shelves in 2021. InteliSwab® is truly a test for our time!

My Blog

Guest Lecture with Emerging Leaders

On July 4th, I chose brainstorms over fireworks with some remarkable people. 55 Global Villagers from 35 countries represent our emerging leaders in this prestigious Iacocca Institute at Lehigh University summer program. My guest lecture and workshop was on Pivoting Strategy in Volatile Times, with lessons from my book “A Test for Our Time: Crisis Leadership in … Read more

Stephen Tang’s A Test for Our Time: Book Review and Interview

Review in the Global Philadelphia- posted July 2, 2023Original Article: https://globalphiladelphia.org/news/stephen-tang%E2%80%99s-test-our-time-book-review-and-interview By Enya Xiang n times of crisis, Dr. Stephen S. Tang encourages us to lead with purpose and compassion. He recalls his experience as the CEO of OraSure Technologies Inc. in his 2023 memoir, A Test for Our Time: Crisis Leadership in the Next … Read more

Lehigh Names New Trustees

As a graduate school alumnus of Lehigh University, I am honored and delighted to begin my service to the Board of Trustees. Four new board members began their terms July 1. On July 1, 2023, Lehigh University named four new members to the Board of Trustees, reappointed one trustee, appointed a new emeritus trustee, and honored … Read more