Last month (“Leaders, how stable are you? Really?”), I posed a question related to the word “stability.” I was really impressed with the responses and thought you would appreciate the variety of...
Early is the new on-time
By
Julie Thorson
Oct 15, 2015
A trip back to high school this week helped me remind myself, and students, of three of the most important leadership principles for anyone in any profession.
Do the right thing when people are watching!
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 28, 2016
Every once in a while a leadership principle that you have held on to tightly for years gets turned on its ear.
Island time is leadership time
By
Julie Thorson
Mar 31, 2016
Here is my “I was just on vacation” blog. What could this possibly have to do with leadership? Well, everything.
The dark side of leadership
By
Julie Thorson
Jul 23, 2015
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
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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?
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,...
It’s hard work having this much fun
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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....
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...