Nathan Magnuson

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3 Ways to Pursue Productive Failure

Nathan Magnuson

Failure should never be the goal, but it should be a tool. Consider this scenario: Your team comes up with an innovative solution to solve a complex problem in a new way. .” Ultimately, the only way to avoid failure is to never attempt anything new – which can prove the greatest failure of all in times of change.

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The Problem with Good Ideas | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

At a time when creativity and innovation are at a premium, good ideas are actually more threatening than ever. Are good ideas ruining the effectiveness of your team or organization? Yes, you read that correctly. Are good ideas keeping you from winning? As organizational leaders, we tend to worship good ideas.