I am often reminded how lucky we are to come to work and experience something new, exciting, and fun every day. I’m sure you feel the same way. Our team laughs often, and many times we laugh quite...
COVID confessions
By
Julie Thorson
Aug 19, 2020
As a leader, especially a leader in our field during this time, feeling connected to others and not alone on an island is more than valuable — it is a lifeline.
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.
Trust before truth
By
Julie Thorson
Jan 05, 2017
The people you trust the most, hopefully, are the ones that can lay the heaviest of truths on you. In other words, they can point out your weaknesses in a way you will respond to. Sure, it might hurt,...
Contending with life passages
By
Julie Thorson
Aug 17, 2017
With each life passage we gain more perspective and experience. For that reason alone we should learn from those who are older than us. I have never been more aware of that than this week.
What I’ve learned as a young CEO
By
Julie Thorson
Feb 03, 2014
I am reminded of my age often, whether it’s when meeting peers, working with residents or even introducing myself to families. I have to earn respect quickly and, in some ways, have to convince them...
Conversation with my younger self
By
Julie Thorson
Oct 13, 2016
As we grow personally and professionally, aren’t there things we all wish we would have known prior to making the choices or decisions we did? I’m not talking about information you can study...
Put your gait belt where your mouth is
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 30, 2015
A couple of weeks ago, I put my scrubs on, grabbed a gait belt and worked alongside daily caregivers. I was humbled.
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...
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