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...
Start the year smiling
By
Julie Thorson
Jan 03, 2024
Let’s start the year boldly! I, Julie Thorson, the top expert in nothing and a leader who still has a lot to learn, declare 2024 the year of smiles. Not “pleasant, I look nice on LinkedIn”...
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...
It’s cool to be kind
By
Julie Thorson
May 24, 2023
Apparently, I’ve reached the age of wearing clothes with words on them being my thing. I’m not sure how this snuck up on me. We have cool logo wear here and we all enjoy wearing T-shirts or sweatshirts...
Tending to the heart of your team
By
Lisa Thomson
Apr 01, 2015
The clinical staff is the heart of any great post-acute organization. This team functions as caregivers, teachers, facilitators, advocates, therapists and supporting friends, not only to patients, but...
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...
Over the Moon
By
Julie Thorson
Aug 17, 2022
Self-care in leadership is an overused, under practiced phrase. There is no such thing as work-life “balance.” There are times when we all dedicate an unequal amount of time to our profession. In long-term...
Emotional energy and the nitty-gritty of leadership
By
Julie Thorson
Feb 02, 2022
Emotional energy is an area I would really like to learn more about in 2022. Maybe we can explore this area together. For years I’ve been coaching and reminding my teammates to consider how they use...
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...
Let’s ban busy
By
Julie Thorson
Nov 09, 2022
As I was preparing mentally for my day, I was beating myself up because I waited to prepare this blog until the last minute. I justified it by telling myself, “Well, I have been busy.” If I could...