Nathan Magnuson

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Surviving Success

Nathan Magnuson

Set a New Goal. There’s tremendous power in setting a goal. Work without a goal can seem fruitless. I’m guessing several factors were present: You were doing work that mattered; you knew how your work contributed; you were operating in an area of strength if not passion. I’m also confident, there was a goal.

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Give Them Something to Believe In

Nathan Magnuson

Recently retired Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder famously crafted 16 Goals for Success which he used with his football teams over his decades of coaching. Goal #13 stated, “Expect to win… and truly believe we will.” ” According to Coach Snyder, one of the root causes of success was belief itself.

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Where Do We Go From Here?

Nathan Magnuson

Whether your team has achieved a significant goal or is looking to get back on track after a shake-up, here are some basic ways to get everyone back on course. Once your team has reached a goal and the celebration is over (you do celebrate big wins, right?), Not all new goals are equal. Identify the Next Horizon.

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Resilience and the PanAm Flight 73 Hijacking - by Nathan Magnuson

Nathan Magnuson

A couple summers ago I had the incredible opportunity to attend a one week Dynamics of International Terrorism course with the Air Force Special Operations. December 10, 2012. — 6 Comments. I’m still not sure how I had the good fortune to attend.

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The Problem with Good Ideas | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

When each individual comes up with different good ideas, the operating environment quickly gets complicated. In the absence of a guiding vision, good ideas represent low hanging fruit that unfocused leaders reflexively reach for, especially when pressured to report visible success. It’s likely you’ve seen this before.

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Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

Eventually Carnegie established the corporate training firm Dale Carnegie Training (which still operates today) and wrote several bestselling books, including the timeless classics How to Win Friends and Influence People and How To Stop Worrying and Start Living. What Can We Learn From Dale Carnegie?