Nathan Magnuson

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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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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 Thing I Hate About Personality Assessments

Nathan Magnuson

The implications for how extroverts interact and gain energy are a lot different from introverts. When responsibilities come up that don’t come naturally, it’s a chance to build some compensatory skills. Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, speaker, and thought leader. And the list goes on and on.