Nathan Magnuson

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So… What Do Consultants Actually Do?

Nathan Magnuson

” “Well, I’m a consultant.” ” “A consultant? Human Resources Leadership Organizational Effectiveness Personal Effectiveness analyze consulting design development evaluation gap analysis implementation management methodology programs project management requirements' But what do you actually do?”

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6 Barriers to Achieving Your Dream Job

Nathan Magnuson

In my role as a leadership & organizational development consultant, I’ve had more career-related coaching discussions with executives the past two years than I ever have before. dream big any longer or just keep working their plan, right? It’s been a surprise to learn how much this just isn’t the case.

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How Do You Diagnose an Organization?

Nathan Magnuson

Maybe you’ve been brought in as a consultant or joined a cross-functional task force. Culture Human Resources Influence Leadership Organizational Effectiveness Questions Strategic Thinking consulting culture diagnosis influence mission needs organizational diagnosis strategy' Regardless, management wants results.

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Building a Strengths-Based Leadership Development Program

Nathan Magnuson

Human Resources Leadership Organizational Effectiveness assessment competency model consulting Gallup LDP leadership development program Strengths StrengthsFinder' Then last week, I explained how the each person tends toward one of four leadership styles and how each style significantly impacts team [.].

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6 Questions To Foster Greater Team Resilience

Nathan Magnuson

Perhaps if you’re the turnaround consultant or politician running for office. Language begets self-awareness, which is the first step in becoming resilient. How are you taking care of yourself? Is it enough? Solution statements work well… some of the time.

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Everyday Sales Leadership: Stop, Collaborate and Listen

Nathan Magnuson

Today’s post was written by a former colleague of mine, Jess Titchener – an adrenalin-driven management consultant living, working and serving in London. You can follow Jess on Twitter as well as on her new faith-based blog at thistrainisboundforglory.com. To be featured on this site, click here. As I reflect on the three years that [.].

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How to Influence When You’re Not in Charge

Nathan Magnuson

When I facilitated a college class on leadership, I repeatedly encouraged my students to “think like a consultant.” Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. You’ve probably heard repeatedly that leaders “don’t find problems, they find solutions.”

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