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

Monday Morning Motivations

Being Human in an AI World

Generative AI is a powerful new technology that’s rapidly developing and becoming more pervasive in our daily lives. It has the potential to solve many problems, from improving medical diagnosis to forecasting market trends for business decision-making. While it will be used for practical purposes, it also presents a much deeper philosophical question: what does … Read more

Three Paths to Wisdom

The Chinese philosopher Confucius once said, “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” This quote perfectly sums up what my new book “A Test for Our Time: Crisis Leadership in the Next Normal” is all … Read more

Embrace the Suck!

It was an absolute delight to connect with Michael Gingerich and Tom Kaden, the two wonderful hosts of “Someone To Tell It To.” I am so thankful for our mutual friend Brian Duke for introducing us. I truly valued hearing about their spiritual paths and their faith journeys, just as much as I enjoyed sharing my own. It was a … Read more