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...
The leadership hangover
By
Julie Thorson
Nov 03, 2016
As we circled in the air over Chicago on Wednesday to hear, “Sorry, folks, we have to go back to Indianapolis because the rain is too heavy for us to get into Chicago,” I thought to myself,...
Leaders, how stable are you? Really?
By
Julie Thorson
Jul 19, 2023
Quick. Without overthinking, does your mind go to a positive or negative space when you hear the word “stability?” Answer, please. As I tripped going down my stairs today, I cursed myself for not...
Would you crash a word diet?
By
Julie Thorson
Jan 30, 2019
What if every day we were only allotted so many words to maintain a healthy communication style? How would we use those words? Would our word diet change at work?
On the dock
By
Julie Thorson
Sep 11, 2019
Who would have thought that sitting on a quiet dock in West River, MD, would have anything to do with leadership? Turns out it’s the perfect place for a transformative leadership experience.
Who needs introverts? We do!
By
Julie Thorson
Jun 20, 2019
As a recovering extrovert, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we all work together.
Pressure versus pleasure
By
Julie Thorson
Feb 27, 2019
One of my favorite quotes from baseball manager Joe Maddon is, “Don’t ever let the pressure exceed the pleasure.”
What isn’t being said
By
Julie Thorson
Mar 02, 2017
Disclaimer: This is not scientific. I can, however, tell you I believe this notion to be true based on the hundreds of leadership conversations I’ve had, or haven’t had.
Agree to accountability
By
Julie Thorson
Sep 15, 2016
Too often we study, coach, teach, but then do we practice and make leadership a habit? I would argue that holding ourselves and others accountable is the most difficult challenge we face, and one that...