Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 4, 2013

Covey is perhaps best known for his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. It’s the second-best book on leadership I’ve ever [.].

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 26, 2021

The concept of “dream jobs” has always been a fascinating subject to me, so much so that I dedicated an entire chapter to them in my recent book Stand Out ! Marine Harrier pilot Capt Cale “Rowdy” Magnuson. Magic Formula for a Winning Dream Job Mindset: High Aspirations + Realistic Expectations.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 6, 2020

In my new book Stand Out! , What’s the quality of your conversations with your young professionals? More specifically, what questions are you asking them? I share that young professionals today are the leaders of tomorrow. The reason is a matter of simple mathematics.

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Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

books Coaching Communication Influence Inspiration Leadership Misc. This is my first ebook and I want to know if the format, structure and ideas prove to be helpful for you. You can leave me a comment below or contact me directly. There’s so much work to do – let’s work together!

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

I’d usually reference a book or an idea I had recently studied. I’d find myself in conversations with friends and invariably a leadership challenge they were experiencing would come up. Sometimes, I’d even know how to solve it. Sometimes in my enthusiasm, I’d […].

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Nathan Magnuson

OCTOBER 1, 2018

My new book Ignite Your Leadership Expertise is available for pre-order on Amazon.com. In their book Decisive , Chip Heath and Dan Heath recommend a way to reality test your assumptions using a method they call “ooch.” Both the soft cover and ebook versions will be available on October 16.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 7, 2013

It was truly one of the highlights of my year getting to meet the man who literally wrote the book on success. Ziglar eventually became a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame and wrote over 30 sales and motivational books, 10 of which became best-sellers, including his first book, See You at the Top. What We Can Learn from Zig?

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Leadership Seminar Follow-up Newsletter 189

Nathan Magnuson

JUNE 5, 2017

Speaking from his book Crucibles of Leadership , Thomas demonstrated that simply taking a course on leadership would do little to transform leadership abilities. “No one learns alone,” Thomas wrote in his book. How do people learn how to be leaders? Thomas answered at a leadership academy event I recently helped organize.

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Nathan Magnuson

MAY 1, 2013

The late Charlie “Tremendous” Jones used to say, “You’ll be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” ” Who is one person you’ve met and one book you’ve read in the past year that has had a positive influence on you?

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Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Today’s guest post comes courtesy of Drew Tewell, author of the book The Dream Job Program: Get the Job You Want. You can purchase it on Amazon, or get it for free when you subscribe to his blog. You can also connect with him on Twitter and Facebook. If you would like to be featured on this site, click here. [.].

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 26, 2016

12 Books That Shaped My Leadership. People keep asking me for my book recommendations. Be Known Positively. You can’t give yourself credibility – only other people can. If they think negatively about you, it’s already over. I love to share them so much that I wrote this post to make it even easier.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 21, 2014

Mark Miller developed the SERVE model and curriculum and collaborated with Ken Blanchard to publish it in their book The Secret. books Humility Influence Leadership Organizational Effectiveness Personal Effectiveness Values change continuous improvement development Mark Miller servant leadership serve values vision'

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Favorite Books on Leadership - Who doesn’t love a good book list? Each book includes an outgoing link to check it out on Amazon. jaredwj wow, that book looks for real! This post continues to get new visitors nearly every day. hGVa9 8 hours ago. Trust is essential to any personal or business relationship, right?

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 24, 2012

You can read about Coach Snyder’s goals in his own words in his book They Said It Couldn’t Be Done. jaredwj wow, that book looks for real! Please don’t miss the most important lesson I take from Snyder’s 16 Goals for Success: that success starts with commitment and ends with responsibility ( Tweet ). Commitment.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 17, 2012

In his landmark book Getting Things Done , David Allen shares six distinct ways asking, “why?” One final note: a post on “why” would be incomplete without including a mention of Simon Sinek ‘s book Start With Why. jaredwj wow, that book looks for real! And I’m not the only one who thinks so.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 11, 2021

Ex-Navy SEALs Jocko Willink and Leif Babin sum it up best in their book Extreme Ownership : “The leader must own everything in his or her world. No one wants to be stuck holding the bag when things go wrong, but leadership is by definition the ability to take ownership. There is no one else to blame.”

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 3, 2012

When you go to an actual library, you browse the shelves until you find one (or several) book that meets your reading objective. There is quite a bit of difference between doing a six month rotational assignment and simply reading a book. jaredwj wow, that book looks for real! It’s the same principle with a development library.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 21, 2013

What books, publications, or blogs should I be reading? Bill Hybels, the Pastor of Willow Creek Church wrote the book “The Power of a Whisper.” I picked up the Hybels book you mentioned on Kindle. jaredwj wow, that book looks for real! What are some of the obstacles along the way I’ll need to be aware of?

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 4, 2017

One of my favorite books on feedback is Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone an Sheila Heen. There are many other books, articles and resources as well. Tie it to something the other person wants – Show that by following the feedback, the other person is more likely to achieve something that is important to them. Keep Growing!

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Nathan Magnuson

JUNE 2, 2014

One of the very first books I ever read as a small child was Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina. Like many classic books, it’s a simple story with a timeless lesson. In both cases, you are more likely to build a strong connection, make a sale, make a friend or influence someone else in a positive way.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 14, 2013

They are shared them in his book Success for Dummies and I’d like to share them here with you as well. I’m re-reading Truett Cathy’s first book. jaredwj wow, that book looks for real! What People Want. People want to be happy. People want to be healthy. People want to be reasonably prosperous. Recent Posts.

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Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

In his new book The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth , John Maxwell says that experience is a hard teacher because the test is given first and the lesson is given afterward. There is a big difference between doing a six month rotational assignment and reading a book in terms of all the above. jaredwj wow, that book looks for real!

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 10, 2017

In their book Thanks for the Feedback , Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen point out that when you are the problem in a given situation, you actually have the most control over improving the situation. I think they decided it was important to set the example that when we’re wrong, it’s our responsibility (even theirs) to make it right.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Once again, this is speaks to the heart of Viktor Frankl’s message in his book Man’s Search For Meaning , which he wrote upon surviving the atrocities of the holocaust in Auschwitz. jaredwj wow, that book looks for real! We cannot change or heal what we do not acknowledge. hGVa9 8 hours ago. So what's your plan? Recent Posts.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 2, 2013

A professional goal of mine is to land a book publishing deal. My focus this year is to grow my platform through doing one guest post a week and giving my book away for free to email subscribers. jaredwj wow, that book looks for real! [link] Dan Black. Do you fight Tom? link] Tom Dixon. link] Dan Black. link] Drew Tewell.

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Nathan Magnuson

MAY 4, 2015

Author Mark Miller and a team of facilitators walked a large group through the content of his new book Chess Not Checkers. You can find the answers in the book (as well as the digital field guide ), but let me share the four big ideas we discussed. Is complexity leaving your organization behind? The boardgame imagery?

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 26, 2012

jaredwj wow, that book looks for real! hGVa9 8 hours ago. Trust is essential to any personal or business relationship, right? So what's your plan? Try these 16 tips. hGUHI 22 hours ago. Recent Posts. The Problem with Good Ideas. Powerful Question #2. Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie. How to Build a Professional Mentoring Program.

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Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 7, 2016

The positive effects of smiling are so poignant that Dale Carnegie devoted an entire chapter to it in his classic book How to Win Friends and Influence People. Tom Peters coined this concept in his book In Search of Excellence. Here are nine distinct strategies I’ve picked to focus on. Manage by Walking Around.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 5, 2015

In his book Start , Jon Acuff says that, “Fear tends to argue both sides of the coin, leaving you absolutely no room to stand. ” Dale Carnegie dedicated an entire book to disrobing the anatomy of fear and putting it in its rightful place. Unfortunately, many times the greater the undertaking, the stronger the fear.

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Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

If you haven’t read the book, below are the items (hint: they’re people) as well as a few strategies to employ. It’s been well over a decade since Malcolm Gladwell published his bestseller The Tipping Point. The Three Key People Your Idea Needs.

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Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A leadership book library? Set the example by sharing what you’re learning from your coursework, conferences, books and on-the-job experiences. Take the time to understand what winning looks like for your teammates. Then help them get there. Share Resources. What tools have you used that others could benefit from?

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 7, 2019

Each of us possess a certain amount of expertise, including leadership expertise – as my book Ignite Your Leadership Expertise explained. We help build homes, not just houses.” ” The Right Way to Do the Job. Even though we may be in charge, we’re all on a growth journey.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 9, 2017

Even if your situation is much more “everyday” than the heroes in our books and movies, hope must be stewarded. If you fail to identify risks, your hopes aren’t any better than whims. History is filled with leaders who accomplished amazing feats with little more than hope.

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Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 3, 2014

These activities are essentially limitless, such as reading a book, attending a networking event or professional club, joining a cross-functional team or just learning something new. Development activities are informal learning opportunities. They may be directed by an employee or by someone close to them, like a supervisor.

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Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

jaredwj wow, that book looks for real! hGVa9 8 hours ago. Trust is essential to any personal or business relationship, right? So what's your plan? Try these 16 tips. hGUHI 22 hours ago. Recent Posts. The Problem with Good Ideas. Powerful Question #2. Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie. How to Build a Professional Mentoring Program.

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Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 5, 2018

Since then, I’ve seen and heard it referenced over and over again in books, presentations and casual business conversations. I first heard the term “servant leadership” in high school. One of my initial aversions to the term was that while it sounded nice, the connection to results was soft or overlooked entirely.

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Nathan Magnuson

MAY 19, 2014

Leadership is truly a buzzword with new books, presentations and programs hitting the streets every day. Simon Sinek told how individuals who become leaders are the ones who sacrifice for others instead of looking for the easy way out.

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