Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 5, 2018

I first heard the term “servant leadership” in high school. The more I’ve studied business and leadership effectiveness, the more I’ve learned that servant leadership is a supportive, inclusive and empowering style of leading others. Many leaders want to grow in servant leadership.

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Nathan Magnuson

MAY 16, 2016

It’s been a huge part of my leadership education. Several years later I finally landed my first job in leadership development. One of the things I’ve learned over the years is everyone has leadership development opportunities. If you’re looking for a leadership read, here’s a great place to start.

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Gitprime

JUNE 11, 2019

Taking on an engineering leadership role can be disorienting for fresh recruits from the engineering ranks and seasoned veterans alike. Through those experiences, she learned to gracefully hire engineers, conduct difficult conversations, and mentor and coach other leaders to do the same. For that, we’ll look to coaching.

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Nathan Magnuson

APRIL 3, 2017

In some instances, you may benefit from a conversation with a professional leadership coach. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. Receive his ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website or follow him on Twitter.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 18, 2016

Just about all of us are Monday Morning Quarterbacks when it comes to leadership. Here’s the thing: if you wait until you receive a leadership role to get a leadership education, you may not last long. We all need a leadership development plan that includes work experiences, formal training, networking and self-study.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 15, 2014

It’s been another great year for Everyday Leadership. My Trusted Leadership Advisor ebook finally got posted (check it out, it’s free!). What Coaching Leaders Do Differently. People throw around the term “coaching” like it’s the flavor of the week. But true coaching is a set of skills.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 11, 2017

That’s how long this Everyday Leadership blog has been running. I hope you’ve seen your leadership awareness and effectiveness grow over this time – as have mine. If you’re not a subscriber yet, sign up to receive my free content in 2018 and I’ll send you my ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor as well!

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Leaders should think and communicate with inclusive language, as Coach K is fond of saying. ” This is perhaps my favorite leadership phrase of all. Which phrases do you need to add to your leadership interactions? Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.

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Nathan Magnuson

MAY 2, 2016

I’m constantly surprised at what passes for “leadership training” these days. I’ve also noted how easily many business operators are impressed with the leadership development support that comes their way. Investing in a leadership event shouldn’t happen on a whim. Leadership events are a big deal.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 26, 2016

It’s that time again – time to mark the 5th year for the Everyday Leadership site. And don’t forget to download my free ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor if you’re looking for a good place to start. And don’t forget to download my free ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor if you’re looking for a good place to start.

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Kaseya

JANUARY 6, 2022

A content piece (like a helpful eBook) or service (IT assessment) can make a great giveaway. You can run a fabulous campaign or distribute a great thought leadership piece, but without a successful CTA, your reach will be limited. Just be sure to convey its value to your audience while offering. Include a Clear Call-to-Action.

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Nathan Magnuson

JUNE 5, 2017

That’s the question leadership consultant and thought leader Robert J. Thomas answered at a leadership academy event I recently helped organize. Speaking from his book Crucibles of Leadership , Thomas demonstrated that simply taking a course on leadership would do little to transform leadership abilities.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 4, 2016

I believe that’s true when it comes to leadership effectiveness as well. If you haven’t thought much about it, I’d like to share some of my leadership themes for the new year. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. I’m truly blessed – and so are you.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 1, 2014

.” Other times, I see organizational messaging indicating “leadership” is reserved for a small group of individuals who occupy certain positions. In order to figure that out, we’ve got to start by defining what leadership is begin with. Let’s Define Leadership. Which is it? That’s it.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 28, 2015

2015 has been the 4th year for the Everyday Leadership site. And don’t forget to download my ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor for free if you’re looking for a good place to start. John Maxwell said, “Leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less.” Here’s how to make sure.

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

When I facilitated a college class on leadership, I repeatedly encouraged my students to “think like a consultant.” Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. Receive his ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website or follow him on Twitter.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 16, 2015

On that page, you can also download my FREE ebook: Mentoring in the Age of the Millennial and sign up for my FREE 5 Day Leadership Challenge. David shares how to avoid this leadership mistake and keep your people energized with one simple practice. You can learn more about it by clicking here. Follow David. Follow Chantal.

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Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Every year when the Green Bay Packers began training camp, the late head coach Vince Lombardi would gather the team together with a football in hand and remind them, “Gentlemen, this is a football.” In The Art of Leadership , Max de Pree says, “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Whether you’re an executive coach or a frontline manager (or have an hour to invest or five minutes), it will allow you to develop the problem-solving skills of the people you lead rather than addressing each issue yourself. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.

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Nathan Magnuson

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Where rookies default to research and external thought leadership, veterans default to their own experiences. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. Receive his new ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website or follow him on Twitter.

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Nathan Magnuson

APRIL 4, 2016

These employers can only expect retirement to continue to raid the Baby Boomer portion of their leadership ranks. So who will step up to fill the leadership gap? ” Chances are you’ll respond with a leadership quality that means a good deal to you. More specifically, where should we look? But it’s not a given.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 17, 2016

In most cases, the blank is filled with “leadership” or “accountability,” but it can be all sorts of other things too: communication, collaborative, engaging, development-oriented, execution, work-life balance-friendly – you name it. A poor culture is a sure sign of deficient leadership.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Whether you’re an executive coach or a frontline manager (or have an hour to invest or five minutes), it will allow you to develop the problem-solving skills of the people you lead rather than addressing each issue yourself. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.

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Nathan Magnuson

AUGUST 6, 2018

Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. Receive his ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website or follow him on Twitter. If you’re stressed, overwhelmed or unsatisfied with your performance, a stop doing list may be the breakthrough you need.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 4, 2016

The initial wave of Baby Boomers (many of whom occupied senior leadership roles) was set to begin a mass retirement. Generational mindsets and preferences about work and leadership are extremely unique to this era, especially given the technology advances of the last few decades. Many organizations were completely unprepared.

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Nathan Magnuson

MAY 4, 2015

Bet on Leadership. It shouldn’t be a surprise that organizational success starts with leadership. The best organizations have a strong leadership bench. But in Mark Miller’s words, “You cannot be a great organization without great leadership.” ” Why? Act as One. Actual dreams.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 2, 2018

Another simple reality of life is that if enough of your ideas are good ones, you will eventually be invited into a formal leadership role. But if your leadership skills don’t match the quality of your ideas, it won’t be a fun experience, either for your or your followers.

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Nathan Magnuson

JUNE 2, 2014

” I was taking a wrestling class as a kid and that was the question the coach posed as he demonstrated a new move. Mark Miller wrote an ebook recently called Leaders Go First. But from a leadership standpoint, it’s a poignant reminder to lead with the behavior we want instead of waiting until it’s the last resort.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Regardless, if you play a program leadership role, make every effort to create the expectation upfront. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. Receive his ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website or follow him on Twitter. team leaders).

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 9, 2017

Plans are critical to any leadership endeavor, but they aren’t inspiring. ” Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. Receive his ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website or follow him on Twitter. Cast a Fascinating Vision. It can be felt.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 20, 2015

Leadership Capability. Your leadership experience or future potential may have played a key role in being able to participate in a mentoring relationship. Talk with your mentor about your leadership opportunities. If you’ve never completed a leadership assessment, consider inviting your mentor to go through one with you.

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Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. Receive his new ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website or follow him on Twitter. The people you enlist to help will make the difference in whether or not your idea is able to launch. ” – Victor Hugo.

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Nathan Magnuson

AUGUST 15, 2016

And if you prefer a more serving style of leadership , note the contrasts. It’s a leadership style that is rooted in fear – and ultimately that fear is passed on to followers. Incidentally, if you find the philosophies of dictatorship and leadership interesting, pick up a copy of The Prince and give it a read.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 10, 2017

In his book Leading with the Heart , basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski talks about the effectiveness of teams built on trust and a radical commitment to the collective whole. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. Unhindered Teams Win. In the sport of basketball, time is precious.

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Nathan Magnuson

MAY 1, 2017

When new leadership opportunities arise, the temptation to prove oneself can be overwhelming. Be yourself, don’t let a new leadership opportunity turn you into something you can’t sustain and others can’t respect. At the end of the day, leadership is a responsibility, not a privilege. Be Authentic.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 6, 2015

If you have a leadership role at work, solving problems is just part of the equation. Welcome to organizational leadership. But these leadership responsibilities are simply part of the job. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. What type of problem is it? What caused it?

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Nathan Magnuson

MAY 7, 2018

A couple weeks ago I had an idea for one of my corporate leadership programs that has over 6,000 leaders enrolled. Our president began by thanking Mark for his engagement in the program and leadership in his function and ended with a “proud to have you on the team!”

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