It’s OK to admit it: Competition, even if it’s with yourself to do better, be a better leader, is encouraged and we should embrace it. So here are my confessions about it.
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?...
What I’ve learned as a young CEO
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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...
Leadership through laughter
By
Julie Thorson
Mar 28, 2014
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...
The silver lining
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Julie Thorson
Jul 22, 2020
I’m 46. I bet you just thought one of three things. “She’s still pretty young.” “She’s getting up there.” Or … the third option, “Good for you, but why would you start a blog...
Start the year smiling
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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”...
Lighten up, Francis
By
Julie Thorson
Jul 21, 2016
Sure, in our field we deal with life and death. There are days that we are dealing with tough stuff. There are also those days, however, when we take ourselves and our work way too seriously. We need to...
Leadership through tears
By
Julie Thorson
Jul 18, 2018
“You take this job too personal.” As an inexperienced CEO at the time, I was offended by this comment from a resident. Over the years, however, I’ve started to embrace it.
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?