Understanding your emotions has everything to do with leadership. As we grow as leaders, we begin to have a true understanding of our emotions — not only understanding them in the moment but understanding...
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.
Lasting leadership ‘littles’
By
Julie Thorson
May 23, 2018
The little things really do make a difference and today’s blog is proof. In the spirit of the “busyness” of the day, I thought I’d share little leadership bits that make a huge...
We need leaders (regardless of title) now more than ever
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 25, 2018
We need to recognize that leadership in our world must expand beyond formal titles. We work in a field where leadership is necessary 24 hours a day, not just the hours the offices are open.
Make the leadership moments mean something
By
Julie Thorson
Mar 28, 2018
During the course of a day, each of us have the opportunity to let leadership moments slip by. Good news: We also have the opportunity to take advantage of leadership moments.
How to set leadership development goals for dummies
By
Julie Thorson
Mar 07, 2018
Leadership development goals certainly aren’t simple. If they were, we would have many more enlightened leaders out there. The good news is there is always time to start.
Leadership conversations
By
Julie Thorson
Jan 31, 2018
When you have team members committed to growing and learning more as leaders … leadership conversations have to happen. Here are some resources and ideas about them.
Swap resolutions for expectations
By
Julie Thorson
Jan 04, 2018
Consider this time of the year as a time to make your expectations clear. Make your expectations clear for your teams but also include leadership expectations for yourself. Leadership expectations are...
To be a good leader, share your stories
By
Julie Thorson
Dec 07, 2017
The best lessons in life are often learned through the stories we share. The most meaningful moments, good or bad, are captured and remembered by the tales we tell.
Do the (most) right thing
By
Julie Thorson
Oct 12, 2017
As a leader, you should do the right thing, and if you don’t know the right thing to do, do what you feel is most right. Stop overthinking it.