Dr. Julie's Journal

Respecting Differences: Being Right in Our Own Minds

Respecting Differences: Being Right in Our Own Minds Explore how letting go of the need to be right fosters respect and stronger relationships. by Dr. Julie Donley My husband and I recently started watching The Golden Girls. In one episode, Blanche’s daughter visits, pregnant via artificial insemination. She asks Blanche to be present for the birth. Blanche, raised with traditional Southern values, struggles with the idea of her daughter having a child outside of marriage. Her daughter,...

Don’t Take It Personally: The Key to Emotional Freedom

Learn how to stop taking things personally, reduce stress, and improve relationships with practical strategies.

Embracing Self-Respect: The Foundation of Effective Leadership

Learn how self-respect empowers leadership, boosting confidence, boundaries, and team effectiveness.

How Managing Frustration Reduces Stress and Improves Relationships

Learn how managing frustration reduces stress, improves communication, and strengthens leadership relationships.

Leading with Respect: A Path to Effective Leadership

Discover how leading with respect can transform your team dynamics and drive success.

Leading Beneath the Surface: Insights from the Iceberg Analogy

Uncover hidden drivers to lead with empathy and self-awareness, building trust and meaningful connection.

Setting Intentions for the New Year

Align purpose, vision, and actions to create a fulfilling, productive, and meaningful year ahead.

Leading with Empathy During the Holidays

Explore how empathy during the holidays fosters connection, inclusivity, and a supportive team environment.

Managing Stress During the Holidays: Leading with Care

Strategies for leaders to ease holiday stress, prioritize tasks, and foster a supportive team environment.

Using Frustration as a Leadership Tool

Discover how frustration can guide you toward self-awareness and improved leadership.

Respecting Differences: Being Right in Our Own Minds

Explore how letting go of the need to be right fosters respect and stronger relationships.

Embracing Self-Respect: The Foundation of Effective Leadership

Learn how self-respect empowers leadership, boosting confidence, boundaries, and team effectiveness.

Leading with Respect: A Path to Effective Leadership

Discover how leading with respect can transform your team dynamics and drive success.

Respecting Others: Letting Go of Needing to Be Right

Discover how releasing the need to be right can strengthen relationships and foster respect.