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Stress Test Your Leadership

Nathan Magnuson

In some instances, you may benefit from a conversation with a professional leadership coach. Better to let the small things go and save your energy for when you really need it. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. ” Organizational politics isn’t worth it.

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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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Surviving Success

Nathan Magnuson

Without her leadership, she may be right. One of the ways we can manage the pace, energy and engagement of our team is to ensure frequent, appropriate celebrations. Don’t make too many assumptions regarding the energy and engagement of the team. Guest Post Leadership Learning evaluation goals learning success'

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How to Respond to a Mistake

Nathan Magnuson

Redirect the Energy. The attention of an error usually tends to be the negative outcome – and along with it negative energy. Unless you redirect the energy to something positive, the focus stays in the wrong place. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.

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Get Your Idea Off the Ground

Nathan Magnuson

It’s more than just smooth talking, it’s the ability to charm the resisters and and infuse them with irresistible energy around the idea. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader. Receive his new ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website or follow him on Twitter.

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Is Your Organization Playing Chess or Checkers?

Nathan Magnuson

Bet on Leadership. It shouldn’t be a surprise that organizational success starts with leadership. The best organizations have a strong leadership bench. But in Mark Miller’s words, “You cannot be a great organization without great leadership.” ” Why? Act as One. Actual dreams.

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The Cost of Unclear Expectations

Nathan Magnuson

Depending on the size or scope of the project, this could require significant time and energy. With unclear expectations, before any work can be done, the folks performing the work must determine what they think the expectations are. When an entire team is involved, the level of effort, time and cost adds up quickly.

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