Nathan Magnuson

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My #1 Productivity Tip (and 5 Others)

Nathan Magnuson

In fact, as unemployment rates fall and Baby Boomers continue to retire, there is a good chance your new leadership opportunities will come before you feel ready. Read Articles Together. In any given day, I receive articles from colleagues, find news items, see social media shares or do my own research. Set Key Routines.

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Top 10 Posts from 2013

Nathan Magnuson

It’s been another great year for the Everyday Leadership site. 2013 featured a Leadership Profiles series and Powerful Questions series in addition to everyday leadership content. What a Leadership Coach Won’t Do For You. This article was picked up by the Ziglar Newsletter and Personal Excellence Magazine.

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Beware the Curse of Knowledge

Nathan Magnuson

Where rookies default to research and external thought leadership, veterans default to their own experiences. Authors Chip Heath and Dan Heath address this specific issue in an HBR article on the curse of knowledge. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. Fall Behind the Change Curve.

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5 Ways to Take the Pain Out of Giving Feedback

Nathan Magnuson

There are many other books, articles and resources as well. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. 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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Is “Culture” Just a Buzzword?

Nathan Magnuson

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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Coming in 2013 | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

Leadership Profiles. Stay tuned for the first leadership profile of the late Zig Ziglar on January 7! If I write any guest posts or articles, I’ll usually include a summary post with an outgoing link. It has been a privilege being a part of your leadership journey in 2012. Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie.

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Resilience and the PanAm Flight 73 Hijacking - by Nathan Magnuson

Nathan Magnuson

As enthralled as I was with the presentations, one poignant leadership lesson stood out which I knew I’d have to eventually share. Good article, Nathan! Can you make leadership seem easier, less complicated, and more fun? If so, ppl will follow your leadership advice! Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie. Categories.

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