Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

I’m a Vice President at First Big Bank. “Good morning, this is Nathan,” I greeted the caller on my cubicle phone several years ago. “Yes, this is Bill. I need to know where our $77 million is.” ” “Uh, yes,” I gulped. “Well… do you have an account number?”

Banking 212

Banking Report 212

Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 17, 2014

Several years ago I needed to perform a complicated banking transaction on a certain day but wasn’t going to be able to arrive during lobby hours. Having worked as a bank teller back in the day, I knew it would probably prove an impossible request.

Blanchard 241

Blanchard Banking Influence Positioning 241

Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Banks know about money, so it’s a big contribution when they conduct financial planning workshops. Not only do organizations provide valuable products and services, they possess significant amounts of knowledge capital. Obviously trade secrets are off the table, but organizations who share demonstrate they care.

How To 151

How To Conflict of Interest eBook Consultative 151

Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 2, 2015

I don’t think I’ll ever forget the time I sent $77 million to the wrong bank as a recent college grad. If you’ve ever screwed things up royally, your boss may be the last person you want to face. Fortunately, he or she is usually the best person to help you make things right.

Collins 120

Collins Bureaucracy eBook Consultative 120

Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

I once met with a CEO of a regional bank and found that my seat across his desk was significantly lower than his seat so that I had to look up at him when I spoke to him. I could still learn from him, but ultimately I couldn’t view him as anything less than a bad example. So what can you and I do to make sure our legacy stays in tact?

Leadership 176

Leadership Class Follow-up Consultative 176