A leader’s focus in trying times
Everyone has an opinion. But what everyone doesn’t have is grace, patience, optimism and strength. As leaders, we must
Living Leadership by Julie Thorson
Simple, yet tough, conversations
There is a conversation lingering for us all right now. We have told ourselves elaborate stories to avoid the conversation all together. This is fascinating to me. In my experience, the most challenging aspect of any work relationship is the conversation that isn’t happening. Last month I shared some big questions to tackle with yourself…
It’s time to truly settle in
This isn’t your typical “read quickly and look away” blog. Today’s leadership blog is meant to make you think, get a bit uncomfortable and to challenge yourself.
New year brings an old, but good, reminder
If you’re not having fun at work, make it fun. Really.
Be thankful for those who complain
My challenge to you during this season of thanks is to rethink those times of complaining because we all have them and let’s be thankful for them. That’s right, I said it. Be thankful for those who complain.
Love in leadership — the two absolutely go together!
One of the first lessons someone tried to teach me when I started in this field nearly 20 years ago was “don’t have favorites.” This seemed like such a strange thing to say because I felt myself drawn to certain residents in a way I couldn’t explain. I loved them. I didn’t feel bad; in…
7 steps to living leadership
When we consistently practice the little things in leadership, the dream big starts to materialize.
On the dock
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.
The Walk
Just as many of you experience, we currently have a very challenging younger resident struggling with the impact of Alzheimer’s disease. She has early onset and it has aggressively attacked her. Any sign of the woman she once was is gone.
Zip it already
Unless people ask for advice, we shouldn’t offer it. This is hard. Our instinct is to want to give advice and to be helpful.
Who needs introverts? We do!
As a recovering extrovert, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we all work together.
Coach ’em up
If you are struggling with offering hope, you may want to consider coaching as a way or tool to do it.
All you need is hope
It’s our responsibility to find a way to offer hope even when the day’s work challenges become overwhelming.
‘That’s what I’m here for!’
When the pressures of this field get to you, the answer is always right in front of you. Keep it in perspective and look to those we serve to brighten our days.
Pressure versus pleasure
One of my favorite quotes from baseball manager Joe Maddon is, “Don’t ever let the pressure exceed the pleasure.”
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