Nathan Magnuson

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But What If I Can’t Delegate?

Nathan Magnuson

Is that an employee issue or a leadership issue?” ” It’s hard enough to want to delegate in the first place. . “But even when I set clear expectations and deadlines, I find myself having to guide the entire process or else the ball gets dropped. Many leaders […].

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The Business Case for the Stop Doing List

Nathan Magnuson

Delegation. If you are a leader, a stop doing item could be a delegation opportunity for you and a growth opportunity for someone on your team. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. Receive his ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website or follow him on Twitter.

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My #1 Productivity Tip (and 5 Others)

Nathan Magnuson

In fact, as unemployment rates fall and Baby Boomers continue to retire, there is a good chance your new leadership opportunities will come before you feel ready. Delegate Critical Tasks. This last tip is to delegate the tasks that are critical, but do not need to be completed by you. All of us have opportunities to improve.

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Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

Home / Leadership Profiles / Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie. Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie. Ironically, I had to travel to the opposite side of the globe before I invested the time to read what I have since considered the greatest leadership book of all-time: Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People.

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Top 10 Posts from 2013

Nathan Magnuson

It’s been another great year for the Everyday Leadership site. 2013 featured a Leadership Profiles series and Powerful Questions series in addition to everyday leadership content. What a Leadership Coach Won’t Do For You. What the Communist Party Got Right About Leadership. Read more to find out!

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Leadership Profile: Zig Ziglar | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

Home / Leadership Profiles / Leadership Profile: Zig Ziglar. Leadership Profile: Zig Ziglar. I realize not everyone has been acquainted with America’s “Master of Motivation,” so six weeks after his passing, I’d like to pay tribute to Zig Ziglar in my first leadership profile of the new year.

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5 Phrases Successful Leaders Use

Nathan Magnuson

” This is perhaps my favorite leadership phrase of all. Leaders often struggle with the time and attention both to delegation and develop key team members. Which phrases do you need to add to your leadership interactions? Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.