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

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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Kaseya

JANUARY 6, 2022

When hashtags are utilized well, it reaches your target audience organically. 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. Give Something Away.

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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. And how do we get more leaders in our organizations? In order to figure that out, we’ve got to start by defining what leadership is begin with. Which is it?

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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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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. Partially this is about building expertise in the organization.

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

Once you understand where the organization is headed, look for ways to take steps in that direction. See it as the responsibility to help the organization move forward. When I facilitated a college class on leadership, I repeatedly encouraged my students to “think like a consultant.” Be Proactive.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 4, 2016

A decade ago, American organizations were largely unaware of the predicament they faced. The initial wave of Baby Boomers (many of whom occupied senior leadership roles) was set to begin a mass retirement. Many organizations were completely unprepared. Then something curious happened. Are you at least having the conversation?

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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. ” Not everyone will become a millionaire leading organizations.

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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

OCTOBER 17, 2016

These best practices can help your meeting stand out, whether you are an organizer, presenter or participant – both for in-person and multi-site. If you are the meeting organizer, this is absolutely essential. Organizing a meeting definitely qualifies as a leadership opportunity. Before the Meeting.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 10, 2017

Gruenert & Whitaker wrote, “The culture of any organization is shaped by the worst behavior the leader is willing to tolerate.” 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.

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Nathan Magnuson

AUGUST 15, 2016

And if you prefer a more serving style of leadership , note the contrasts. In principled organizations, people always know where they stand because they get clear direction and feedback. Work hard to promote trust and collaboration within the team and organization. Capitalize on Crises. Keep Others Off Balance.

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

In fact, in a certain sense the essence of one’s leadership is the sum of the decisions he or she has made over time. Organizational Values – What would be most consistent with the organization’s core values? When in doubt, make a decision that is best supported by the organization’s values.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Today the military uses a range of formalities (as do countless industries and organizations), but the essence is to capture two elements: what went well and what can be improved in the future. Regardless, if you play a program leadership role, make every effort to create the expectation upfront. team leaders). Compile, Share, Archive.

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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. This could mean your direct reports, your customers, other stakeholders in the organization, your community, your family. “You push him first.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 2, 2018

Without detail people to organize ideas into actionable tasks, idea people would be lost. 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. So invest in growing your leadership skills at the same time as you develop your idea skills. .”

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Nathan Magnuson

JUNE 15, 2015

Hopefully you believe it’s a leadership responsibility we all share each and every day. Any customer centric organization ought to consider the customer experience implications of all both new and existing processes first and foremost. It’s about creating value that can be shared by all the stakeholders of an organization.

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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. They self-selected the topics that most affected their part of the organization. What type of problem is it? What caused it?

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Nathan Magnuson

OCTOBER 5, 2015

I recently shared my thoughts on Eric Jacobson’s leadership website about how managers can engage their Millenial employees. Figure out what other groups in the organization do, anticipate what information they need from your group, and take the initiative to make it available for them. 2015 was a big year for Millenials.

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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. As the leader, you are responsible to represent the interests of your organization. Be Authentic.

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

In fact, in a certain sense the essence of one’s leadership is the sum of the decisions he or she has made over time. Organizational Values – What would be most consistent with the organization’s core values? When in doubt, make a decision that is best supported by the organization’s values.

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Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 21, 2016

One of my all-time favorite leadership values is being proactive. Our ideas become increasingly independent and siloed – and therefore less realistic and validated by the organization. Being proactive is the first crucial step toward leadership. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.

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Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 16, 2015

How much is waste costing your organization? There’s waste everywhere – in for-profit and non-profit organizations alike – and in every function. It’s a leadership responsibility to identify and drive out waste when we see it. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.

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Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Whether you lead an organization or not, I’d like to share several of many ways organizations can act generously, whether they earn a profit or not. Even if your organization doesn’t have an elaborate charity program, just the tax implications of a profitable business can make a significant difference for a local economy.

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Nathan Magnuson

APRIL 20, 2015

You may be someone’s car guy (car dealer or mechanic), teeth gal (dentist), organization guy (office manager) or even leadership guy (consultant). Several years ago, one of my team’s clients in IT realized everyone in the organization was unhappy with them. The first step is to think in those terms.

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Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Years ago I served as a consultant to two non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that worked closely together. Otherwise, learn all you can from their thought leadership. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. An old proverb states, “Walk with the wise and become wise.”

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

But your organization wants (and needs) you to succeed. But regardless of how supported you feel by your leadership team (they are busy, stressed and imperfect, just like you are!), Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. You were their choice to lead the team.

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Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Over the course of my career thus far, I’ve found that these twelve strategies for extraordinary teamwork not only make your team stronger, they have the power to significantly influence the culture of your organization if others begin to follow your example. A leadership book library? Come to Meetings with Recommendations.

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Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

The best facilitators are flexible; they can teach, ask questions, spark debate and organize group discussions and activities. Remember, as an designer or coordinator, your responsibility isn’t just to put on a good event, it’s to impart knowledge, skills and behavior to solve the organization’s problems.

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Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 2, 2015

In recent times, a boss’s word was considered to be the “voice of God” in the organization. Nevertheless, it is still extremely hard for good things to happen in the organization without a boss’s support. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.

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QAspire

AUGUST 26, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Training Middle Managers On People Management Basics Here is a simple idea: Whenever you have a new manager (project manager/departmental leader) joining in your organization, put him/her through a simple training program on how to manage people. Train existing managers as well.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 1, 2009

This book focuses on people, process and leadership and how they impact quality culture of the organization. I will send an eBook/paperback version for you to read and write a review on your blog. I can’t wait to have the paperback version in my hands (shipped and expected to arrive in India next week). Don’t Kill It!

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Marcus Blankenship - Podcasts

OCTOBER 31, 2019

In this episode of Programming Leadership, Marcus and his guest Esther Derby discuss change. They discuss her book, Seven Rules for Positive Productive Change, and how change is viewed and implemented by individuals and organizations. Change is viewed differently from different people, or different places in an organization.

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Nathan Magnuson

OCTOBER 19, 2015

companies invest over $2,000 in leadership development initiatives per company leader. Just because an organization has a leadership development program doesn’t mean it’s successful, does it? No Organizational Leadership Vision. As stated, your organization is unique. That’s great news.

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

When you’re new to the workforce, enjoying leadership success can be a far off goal. Practically every organization has a communication problem in some regard – it’s a frequently mentioned employee engagement item year over year. At the end of the day, leadership is a privilege. I know that was the case for me.

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Codegiant

AUGUST 20, 2020

Big credits to Stefan Wolper , an agile coach, and his ebook about Scrum Masters. And he is the one ultimately responsible for imbuing the organization with the Scrum values & principles by communicating with other scrum masters, stakeholders, etc. How can you say that Agile is working in your organization?

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