Selfless or selfish? An important question for leaders
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 27, 2022
As leaders, we are often faced with the notion of selflessness and selfishness. It may be hard to recognize, but it happens to all of us. Recently, yet another line was blurred for us as leaders...
Pandemic paralysis
By
Julie Thorson
Jul 21, 2021
I am not a medical expert, doctor, or counselor; I’m simply a coach’s daughter leading in the great field of long-term care. Pandemic paralysis continues to have a tight hold on us in long-term care....
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.
Compassion in leadership
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 26, 2023
Everyone has something. Do you know what that “something” is for your team members? Recently, I was reminded that our teams, many times, are fighting a battle we may know nothing about. They...
Mistakes in leadership
By
Julie Thorson
Jun 22, 2022
I forgot. I missed that. I made a mistake. I was wrong. I let my emotions get the best of me. I reacted too quickly. I was short. I jumped to conclusions. Have you ever had a thought like the above?...
How to set leadership development goals for dummies
By
Julie Thorson
Mar 07, 2018
Leadership development goals certainly aren’t simple. If they were, we would have many more enlightened leaders out there. The good news is there is always time to start.
The quiet
By
Julie Thorson
Sep 14, 2022
Recovering extroverts pay attention to what I’m about to say. Being quiet is OK. Speaking from experience, disciplining yourself to not speak is as important if not more important than talking. I’ve...
This before anything else
By
Julie Thorson
Jan 04, 2023
Too many times we jump to believing we know instead of making the time to understand. What a hard lesson to not only learn, but live. It is difficult to pause in the moment and ask questions when all we...
Our duty to remain curious
By
Julie Thorson
Dec 07, 2022
As we close out 2022, I find myself reflecting on what progress I have made, if any, with strengthening my curiosity in leadership. I started the year with a focus on curiosity. I end the year with more...