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...
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Dr. Julie Olsen
- Aug 1
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Jul 28, 2022
- 3 min
Take Accountability and Reap the Rewards
A biographer made up the story about George Washington confessing to cutting down the cherry tree. Yet, it is easy to believe based on...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Jun 30, 2022
- 3 min
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
I received an email asking me if I was interested in being a keynote speaker in Athens, Greece. My first thought was…OF COURSE! Who...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- May 26, 2022
- 3 min
Is it Smarter to Focus on Your Strengths or Weaknesses?
One expert will say that your weaknesses are holding you back. Another will advise to forget about your weaknesses and focus on your...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Apr 27, 2022
- 3 min
The Blame Game: Why It Will Only Hold You Back
I like to be right. Who doesn’t? The problem is that I’m also human and therefore I am going to make a mistake, or in my case, a LOT of...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Mar 30, 2022
- 4 min
4,252,000 Quit in January 2022. Winning in the Employee World!
4,252,000. That’s the number of employees who quit in January 2022 according to the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary published by...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Mar 2, 2022
- 3 min
Easy Steps to Earning Trust
Machiavelli asked whether it was more desirable for a leader to be loved or feared. However, it may actually be more important to know...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Jan 31, 2022
- 3 min
Working Successfully with Slackers
Working with someone who doesn’t pull their weight can create stress and leave you feeling drained and unappreciated. You may be making...
Dr. Julie Olsen
- Dec 31, 2021
- 2 min
Secrets to Retaining Your Team in 2022!
Have you ever spent time searching for the perfect gift wanting to make sure the receiver knows how much you appreciate them? You spend...
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