Have you ever considered leadership a negative word? Chances are no. All of the books we read, articles we Google, and leaders we aspire to be like are positive. So what about those days where people are...
On huddling up
By
Julie Thorson
Dec 10, 2015
Not everyone who works in long-term care considers himself or herself a leader. This begs us to ask the next question: Is this OK?
Leaders should always know … not!
By
Julie Thorson
Jan 07, 2016
As leaders, we are not supposed to have doubt. We are expected to have the answers, guide the way and show others the course to get there. Hogwash.
Overcoming intimidation and using your voice
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 02, 2015
I find the show “So You Think You Can Dance” interesting. Wait, “interesting”? Maybe that’s not strong enough of a word. I love to dance. I love to dance in a safe environment,...
Who has time for self-reflection?
By
Julie Thorson
Nov 12, 2015
In our busy world, who has time for self-reflection? A year ago, I would have told you I not only don’t have time but I would have answered with self-reflection? (Note obvious inflection in voice)...
It’s hard work having this much fun
By
Julie Thorson
Aug 20, 2015
Being a leader means allowing the work to happen in an environment that’s exciting and fun. I believe too many people simply choose to be miserable.
This is a freaking good column
By
Julie Thorson
May 28, 2015
Anyone who knows me knows that coaching and mentoring are joys of mine. Spending time with our teams and encouraging them to become self-reflective and more self-aware is something I live and love to do....
If everyone would just do things my way …
By
Julie Thorson
Jun 25, 2015
For a long time, “leadership” to me meant convincing people that seeing things my way was the only way. After all, it would be much easier if everyone bought what I was selling. Funny thing,...
Stories in action: Sign language and lilacs
By
Julie Thorson
Jun 20, 2018
Story telling centers us, grounds us and reminds us why we do the work we do.
Break point: Advantage to the one who listens
By
Julie Thorson
Sep 22, 2015
If there were a bucket full of all the leadership lessons in the world and you could pull out only one skill to master, it should be the ability to listen. I used to think early in my career the number...