Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 17, 2014

It Builds a More Positive Environment. Imagine a workplace where everyone was quick to accentuate the positive. It’s hard to be negative when you receive positive reinforcement. Here’s the method Ken Blanchard recommends in his book Whale Done! Share your positive feelings about what they did.

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Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 13, 2017

This post comes courtesy of Mark Miller, a best-selling author of 6 books, an in-demand speaker and an executive at Chick-fil-A. More than 10 years ago, I had the privilege to co-author The Secret with Ken Blanchard, a book about Chick-fil-A’s point of view on leadership. Were they asking about my next book?

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Be Known Positively. 12 Books That Shaped My Leadership. People keep asking me for my book recommendations. How to Host a Positive Generational Conversation. Regardless, here’s what you can do to raise the bar. You can’t give yourself credibility – only other people can.

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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

JANUARY 11, 2021

But it can be unknown positive as much as negative – and no one wants to follow a pessimist into the future! 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. By definition, the future is unknown. Fear of Being Wrong.

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Nathan Magnuson

JUNE 2, 2014

Zig Ziglar said to greet people enthusiastically, because that way you set a positive tone for the engagement. 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. Like many classic books, it’s a simple story with a timeless lesson.

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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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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. It could be the next promotion, an entirely new position, or increased capability in the same position. jaredwj wow, that book looks for real!

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 9, 2017

Not only must leaders be positive (no one wants to follow a pessimist!), Even if your situation is much more “everyday” than the heroes in our books and movies, hope must be stewarded. they must deal in hope that can be felt and transferred. Here are several ways to grow and share your hope. Cast a Fascinating Vision.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Realize there will be a way to use this situation positively at some point in the future. 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! hGVa9 8 hours ago.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 21, 2013

What books, publications, or blogs should I be reading? If it is a work environment, What in your work environment allows you to serve in such a positive way? 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. Values (1).

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Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

When an organization’s guiding vision exists and is clear, good ideas drive positive change. jaredwj wow, that book looks for real! Instead of diagnosing what went wrong, more good ideas are elicited to save the day and the vicious cycle continues. Clarity inspires focused creativity and guides a team’s thinking. hGVa9 8 hours ago.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 4, 2016

“Think Grey” Steven Sample shared this concept in his landmark book The Contrarian’s Guide to Leadership as an encouragement to resist making a critical thinking judgment sooner than necessary. Be Known Positively. It’s easy to draw conclusions quickly. It’s not. But they also require patience. Guess what?

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Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Instead, the focus should be on building teams that can consistently be in a position to perform at their very best. Coach K shared in his book Leading with the Heart that “the only way to lead people is to understand them. But Coach K will be the first to tell you that winning it all is too shallow of a goal to play for.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 17, 2018

My first book Ignite Your Leadership Expertise was published earlier this year! The book shows how to grow your expertise in leadership while also growing trust with the people around you. A smile communicates many positive messages. Here are the Top 10 works (not just posts this time!) from the year. (By

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Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

We can do very few things in a positive way if we feel negative about ourselves.” Joyce Landorf Heatherley gives a simple illustration in her small book Balcony People that spoke volumes to me. It’s near impossible to stay authentic and positive around people who always meet us with scrutiny. How We View Others.

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