Nathan Magnuson

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5 Ways to Serve a Stressed Out Team

Nathan Magnuson

One mistake leaders make is trying to cram through too many changes at once on top of regular workload without accounting for the additional stress the process will cause. Include Wellbeing Goals in Performance Discussions. We need change more than ever. This is something you can do! We all want high performing team members.

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Coach K: Mike Krzyzewski on Teamwork

Nathan Magnuson

Duke was in the process of getting upset in the NCAA Tournament. It wasn’t an expression of victory, but one of commitment. But Coach K will be the first to tell you that winning it all is too shallow of a goal to play for. Collective Goals and Responsibility. At that point, commitment takes on a whole new meaning.

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When to Coach… and When Not To

Nathan Magnuson

Planning – If your employee will be leading a project or initiative, coach through the planning process. When they do commit to helping their employees develop, they often simply tell them what they need to work on. Instead, take the time to understand their career and development goals and ask for their development goals first.

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The Problem with Good Ideas | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

Once a team or an individual commits to a good idea, their personal success and pride are on the line. Bobb Biehl once said that a sign of maturity is putting process between opportunity and response. In this case, the process is evaluating each idea against the guiding vision to ensure alignment.