Nathan Magnuson

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5 Ways to Serve a Stressed Out Team

Nathan Magnuson

Stress and resilience have been my most requested leadership topics for over a year now. How are we supposed to learn to manage stress effectively? In fact, in our Leadership-in-a-Box® program for Stress Management, we have leaders identify their own sources of stress first, to make it easy to acknowledge the reality we all face.

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Developing a Servant Leadership Strategy

Nathan Magnuson

I first heard the term “servant leadership” in high school. The more I’ve studied business and leadership effectiveness, the more I’ve learned that servant leadership is a supportive, inclusive and empowering style of leading others. Many leaders want to grow in servant leadership.

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Stress Test Your Leadership

Nathan Magnuson

I recently conducted a needs assessment for a senior executive group and was surprised when one of the highest rated development needs was stress management. The topic came up again in training discussion when another executive group expressed a high desire to include stress management on the list.

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The Best Leadership Education You Can Get for Free

Nathan Magnuson

Just about all of us are Monday Morning Quarterbacks when it comes to leadership. Here’s the thing: if you wait until you receive a leadership role to get a leadership education, you may not last long. We all need a leadership development plan that includes work experiences, formal training, networking and self-study.

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How to Tell Who the Real Leader Is

Nathan Magnuson

I’ll admit I’ve made a lot of mistakes over the years when it comes to identifying leadership ability in others. But what if leadership doesn’t have anything to do with having a title ? This flies in the face of the assumption that leadership is 100% about individual performance. Set a Positive Example.

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Leading Older Employees with Confidence

Nathan Magnuson

I’ve managed folks who were older than me in the past and recently finished an assignment with my first younger boss – a great experience for me. When new leadership opportunities arise, the temptation to prove oneself can be overwhelming. Everyone watches the leader, and a leader’s example sets the precedent.

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Where Have All the Good Leaders Gone?

Nathan Magnuson

Not only are employers finding it tricky to find qualified help, management & executive roles have become increasingly difficult to fill. These employers can only expect retirement to continue to raid the Baby Boomer portion of their leadership ranks. So who will step up to fill the leadership gap? Adjust Your Expectations.

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