Nathan Magnuson
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Words don’t merely convey ideas, they can change the course of history. A “thank you” can go an incredibly long way – maybe that’s why Dale Carnegie ‘s #2 principle for success was, “Show honest, sincere appreciation.” There’s incredible power in language.
Nathan Magnuson
MAY 31, 2022
I had two separate experiences with leading change recently that demonstrate a critical aspect that is often the difference between success and failure. Of course, I’ll share it as well. But the key takeaway was that the leaders themselves needed to be on the same page for the change to be successful.
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Nathan Magnuson
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Winston Churchill declared, “Success is going from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” ” He wasn’t the only leader who recognized the reality of failure on the journey to success. If your new idea or solution is doomed from the start, the quickest way to get to success is to fail fast.
Nathan Magnuson
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Whether your team has achieved a significant goal or is looking to get back on track after a shake-up, here are some basic ways to get everyone back on course. On the other hand, it’s important to be aware of the potential necessity to throw out your whole business model and chart a new course. Identify the Next Horizon.
Nathan Magnuson
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
I’ve read through this book many times since then and even attended the Dale Carnegie capstone course which is over 100 years old. Carnegie pursued short and rather unsuccessful stints in both sales and acting before he convinced the director of the YMCA where he was living to let him teach a course on public speaking.
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. The “why” behind any endeavor usually determines the success of the outcome. What drives us to achieve initial success may not sustain us to reach the next level.
Nathan Magnuson
JULY 21, 2014
Next, leaders must be able to communicate the vision to those around them and work proactively to shape the course. In the course of pursuing any vision, leaders must find a way to engage the people around them so that they are “in it” for themselves, not just falling in line. Engage and Develop Others. Embody the Values.
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