Senior living sector enjoying better credit ratings, access
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2012
Halfway through 2012, senior living providers are having a better time securing credit in order to expand and are seeing better credit rankings.
The big reveal
By
Julie Thorson
Dec 08, 2021
If this is the first time you are reading this Living Leadership blog, you are in for a treat. At the beginning of 2021, I took on a challenge I never imagined would be so fulfilling. It was a gift to...
A (fun) interactive optimistic approach to 2021
By
Julie Thorson
Jan 06, 2021
I have a challenge for you. It will take commitment, stamina and curiosity — and appreciation for all things leadership. Are you ready to join the journey?
The Forgotten Generation
By
Julie Thorson
Jun 24, 2020
Heartbreaking decisions, no easy answers, the best of the worst, and lost hope. Welcome to the spectrum of emotions that now fills our days in long-term care
Do you speak 2020?
By
Julie Thorson
Oct 14, 2020
In the course of just seven months, words and phrases have taken on a life of their own. They aren’t just words: They are topics for debate, fuel for bitter arguments, tools for discussion and will evoke...
The Top 10 reasons to cheerlead this field
By
Julie Thorson
Jan 02, 2019
Here’s my own Top 10 reasons why you should think about selling our field to all those who will listen.
Simple, yet tough, conversations
By
Julie Thorson
Mar 04, 2020
There is a conversation lingering for us all right now. We have told ourselves elaborate stories to avoid the conversation all together. This is fascinating to me. In my experience, the most challenging...
New year brings an old, but good, reminder
By
Julie Thorson
Jan 08, 2020
If you’re not having fun at work, make it fun. Really.
Be thankful for those who complain
By
Julie Thorson
Dec 04, 2019
My challenge to you during this season of thanks is to rethink those times of complaining because we all have them and let’s be thankful for them. That’s right, I said it. Be thankful for those who...
Love in leadership — the two absolutely go together!
By
Julie Thorson
Nov 06, 2019
One of the first lessons someone tried to teach me when I started in this field nearly 20 years ago was “don’t have favorites.” This seemed like such a strange thing to say because I felt myself...