Nathan Magnuson

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5 Questions You MUST Ask Your Young Professionals if You Want to Engage Them

Nathan Magnuson

You’ll prepare them to lead for the long haul. This is an extension of the purpose question, but applied to the short-term. When you understand what your young professionals want most to give, you can prioritize their work to enable them to meet their contribution goals – and to maximize their pride in the work.

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What Should I Get Mentoring For?

Nathan Magnuson

Your IDP should include both short-term and long-term career goals as well as development areas you plan to focus on to achieve those goals. Invite your mentor to evaluate and provide input on your goals, your plan and your progress. These would all be great topics to discuss with your mentor.

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How to Be a Good Dictator (or Not)

Nathan Magnuson

In the 16th century, political consultant (for lack of a better term) Niccolò Machiavelli’s works were published in the controversial manuscript The Prince – which is still in print today. For servant leaders: Over-communicate what is most important, including goals and plans regarding direction. PR is a constant priority.

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Jump Start Your Next Big Thing!

Nathan Magnuson

New jobs, new projects, new goals, new hobbies – the possibilities are endless. So set a SMART goal. In today’s ever-changing organizational environment, unfortunately there isn’t much patient for long-term initiatives. A new year is often a great opportunity for new beginnings. Set Your Destination.

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Powerful Question #1 | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

Most people begin the new year with a new set of goals or resolutions. What is one of your professional goals for the new year? Personal – I honestly don’t have any true goals but a bunch of habits I want to start and/or maintain. That’s a huge goal! Great goal Caleb. Wow, great goals, Tom!

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How to Build a Professional Mentoring Program | Thoughts for the.

Nathan Magnuson

A good rule of thumb is to match mentees with mentors who are 1-2 steps ahead of them in terms of career level, competency, certification, etc. Here are some of the areas that need basic expectations: How long the mentoring relationships will last. Mentors should not also be a mentee’s direct supervisor. Set Clear Expectations.

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Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

Participants would try his principles during the week and report their astonishing successes back at the next class (if they could wait that long). Ways to Make People Like You : Talk in terms of the other person’s interests (and 5 others). Win People to Your Way of Thinking : Show respect for the other person’s opinions.