The Silent Struggles of Leadership: Carrying the Weight No One Sees
On a recent trip to Iceland, this statue grabbed my attention. It is intended to be a recognition of the weight of being a civil servant...
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Dr. Julie Olsen
- Jun 27
- 3 min
7 Confidence Secrets You Need to Know for Success
Let me share a secret with you: I’m not perfect. Shocking, right? For those who know me, it might seem obvious. My first professional...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- May 11
- 2 min
Beat Decision Fatigue
Ever felt like your brain hit a wall at the end of a hectic day? Welcome to decision fatigue. It's that sensation when even choosing what...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Mar 21
- 3 min
Lessons from an Ice Cave
As I've shared in previous blogs, I enjoy visiting new places, learning about different cultures, and challenging myself. On my recent...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Game Plan for Success
Being five foot tall (in heels!), basketball isn’t a sport that I’ve watched or participated in regularly. However, this week the story...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Dec 5, 2023
- 3 min
Should I Stay in “My Lane”?
I was heading to Charlotte and watching the traffic while moving in and out of lanes at times. As is common, I was in the right lane most...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Oct 28, 2023
- 3 min
The Balance Between Management and Leadership
Have you worked with someone who was extremely inspirational, however could not get anything accomplished? The team was excited about a...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Sep 28, 2023
- 3 min
Unlocking Success: Key Elements of New Employee Onboarding
Imagine you've just joined a new company. You're enthusiastic, eager to contribute your skills, and excited about the opportunity....
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Aug 31, 2023
- 3 min
From Chaos to Calm: Effective Leadership in Stormy Waters
The deafening roar of the wind, the torrential downpour, and the relentless sound of branches falling are the unmistakable signs of a...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Aug 1, 2023
- 2 min
Take the Reins
Have you ever ridden a horse and realized that the horse wasn’t clear on where you were headed, or the horse got a tad distracted with...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Jun 30, 2023
- 3 min
Leaving a Legacy: A Glimpse into the Early Founding Fathers' Fourth of July
Every year, on the 4th of July, the United States of America commemorates its independence from British rule. It's a day filled with...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Jun 27, 2023
- 3 min
Beyond the Surface: Iceberg Navigation and the Art of Inspiring Teams
During my recent trip to Alaska, we went to Hubbard Glacier. It was breathtakingly beautiful! As we made our way up the channel, I was...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- May 18, 2023
- 2 min
Congratulations on your new leadership role!
Congratulations on your new leadership role! You were great at your previous role so this is a big step, and you know you are going to...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Mar 22, 2023
- 2 min
Identifying Your Leadership Leverage
I recently googled “Leadership” and received 5.1 trillion results which is about double the number I received when I was writing my book...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Feb 28, 2023
- 5 min
Habits of Highly Effective Learners
Growing up my dad would tell me that it is always wise to invest in yourself. That advice typically came when I expressed an interest in...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Jan 30, 2023
- 4 min
Are your goals being derailed by LIMITED THINKING?
As we begin a new year, typically people set goals or new year’s resolutions that might include being more efficient at work, building...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Nov 30, 2022
- 3 min
Maintaining Thanks Over the Decades
In the US, we recognize the fourth Thursday in November as our official Thanksgiving Day. We pause to give thanks, recognize our...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Oct 25, 2022
- 3 min
Becoming More Innovative at Work
Have you ever wished you were more innovative? Do you feel as if others are more creative than you? Creative thinking or innovation may...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Oct 1, 2022
- 3 min
Identifying Budding New Leaders
After many years of seeing new leaders succeed as well as several that struggle, the need to appropriately select and train new leaders...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Aug 26, 2022
- 2 min
I Respectfully Disagree, or Do I?
Anyone who knows me well knows that I can be an extremely passionate and often opinionated person. That passion can serve me well when...
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