Outside of the two years when I left for another gig at our local hospital, I’ve been with this organization since 1999. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what that means. Some good friends...
Make the time to build trust
By
Julie Thorson
Mar 01, 2023
Based on a Gallup poll as referenced in Strengths Based Leadership, trust is one of the four needs people must have to truly appreciate and thrive in their workplace. In long-term care, like many fields,...
All you need is hope
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 24, 2019
It’s our responsibility to find a way to offer hope even when the day’s work challenges become overwhelming.
Make the leadership moments mean something
By
Julie Thorson
Mar 28, 2018
During the course of a day, each of us have the opportunity to let leadership moments slip by. Good news: We also have the opportunity to take advantage of leadership moments.
Do the (most) right thing
By
Julie Thorson
Oct 12, 2017
As a leader, you should do the right thing, and if you don’t know the right thing to do, do what you feel is most right. Stop overthinking it.
At the end of the day
By
Julie Thorson
Jun 22, 2017
All anyone expects you to do is show up, be your best possible you, and come back tomorrow and do it all over again.
The perfectly imperfect leader
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 27, 2017
Did you sign a contract to be perfect? I don’t recall signing one, yet as leaders we are held to a higher standard, sometimes so high it’s unachievable. Perfection rarely is.
We need leaders (regardless of title) now more than ever
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 25, 2018
We need to recognize that leadership in our world must expand beyond formal titles. We work in a field where leadership is necessary 24 hours a day, not just the hours the offices are open.
To be a good leader, share your stories
By
Julie Thorson
Dec 07, 2017
The best lessons in life are often learned through the stories we share. The most meaningful moments, good or bad, are captured and remembered by the tales we tell.
This is how we continue to offer hope
By
Julie Thorson
Nov 08, 2023
Trust, compassion, stability and hope have been my focus this year for the Living Leadership blog. I certainly can’t take credit for the four things followers need from leaders — that comes directly...