As we grow older, does our capacity to be hopeful diminish? Turning 50 this year opened many doors for me. Turning 40 seemed confusing and somewhat depressing. Looking back, I wasn’t ready to accept...
This is how we continue to offer hope
By
Julie Thorson
Nov 08, 2023
Trust, compassion, stability and hope have been my focus this year for the Living Leadership blog. I certainly can’t take credit for the four things followers need from leaders — that comes directly...
How do we offer hope when we can’t see beyond the next shift?
By
Julie Thorson
Oct 11, 2023
Find hidden hope and hold on to it. Hope in healthcare hides in plain sight. Hope is here. It’s unfortunate that sometimes the moments of frustration overtake our soft, but powerful, hopeful...
How does longevity impact stability?
By
Julie Thorson
Sep 13, 2023
Outside of the two years when I left for another gig at our local hospital, I’ve been with this organization since 1999. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what that means. Some good friends...
What does ‘stability’ mean to you?
By
Julie Thorson
Aug 16, 2023
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...
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...
Meet LaShuan Bethea, 2023 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Jul 05, 2023
Learn more about LaShuan Bethea, Executive Director, National Center for Assisted Living, Washington, D.C.
Is compassion invited?
By
Julie Thorson
Jun 21, 2023
How would accountability and compassion get along if they sat next to each other at a party? Who would be louder? Who would draw more attention? Would one interrupt the other, or would they let each...
It’s cool to be kind
By
Julie Thorson
May 24, 2023
Apparently, I’ve reached the age of wearing clothes with words on them being my thing. I’m not sure how this snuck up on me. We have cool logo wear here and we all enjoy wearing T-shirts or sweatshirts...
Compassion in leadership
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 26, 2023
Everyone has something. Do you know what that “something” is for your team members? Recently, I was reminded that our teams, many times, are fighting a battle we may know nothing about. They...
