Nathan Magnuson

JULY 4, 2016

A decade ago, American organizations were largely unaware of the predicament they faced. Many organizations were completely unprepared. So how does your organization or team address generational dynamics from a awareness perspective? Make the goal better understanding and collaboration. Then something curious happened.

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Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

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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Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Over the course of my career thus far, I’ve found that these twelve strategies for extraordinary teamwork not only make your team stronger, they have the power to significantly influence the culture of your organization if others begin to follow your example. Planning isn’t just about your goals. But what about yours?

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Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Are good ideas ruining the effectiveness of your team or organization? This can be all the more true for government, non-profit, and ministry organizations, who are rewarded not in dollars earned for products/services but for meeting what can often be vague or changing objectives. Home / Leadership / The Problem with Good Ideas.

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Nathan Magnuson

AUGUST 15, 2016

In principled organizations, people always know where they stand because they get clear direction and feedback. For servant leaders: Over-communicate what is most important, including goals and plans regarding direction. Work hard to promote trust and collaboration within the team and organization. Keep Others Off Balance.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 6, 2015

It’s hard to take time away from “work” to invest in problem-solving – or goal-setting, performance discussions, benchmarking, etc. In many cases, these folks have the best solutions and our job as leaders is to find ways to systematize them for the rest of the organization. Utilize a progressive method.

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Nathan Magnuson

JUNE 5, 2017

Thomas answered at a leadership academy event I recently helped organize. But it’s important to note that a specific purpose often changes over time – even for the same goal. How do people learn how to be leaders? That’s the question leadership consultant and thought leader Robert J.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 28, 2013

Have you ever been a part of a formal mentoring program at your organization? Try to get a senior ranking person in the organization to sponsor the mentoring program. Home / Human Resources / How to Build a Professional Mentoring Program. How to Build a Professional Mentoring Program. January 28, 2013. — 4 Comments.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 21, 2013

Read my post next week to learn how to start a professional mentoring program for your organization. That and many others of course, but it’s probably the biggest of my goals at this point. But try to utilize your own research ability first – there’s a lot of information available at the click of a mouse!

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Nathan Magnuson

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Just because an organization has a leadership development program doesn’t mean it’s successful, does it? If your organization has one – or is thinking of investing in one – don’t fall short for one of the following reasons. As stated, your organization is unique. But is it worth the investment?

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

When you’re new to the workforce, enjoying leadership success can be a far off goal. Practically every organization has a communication problem in some regard – it’s a frequently mentioned employee engagement item year over year. The main focus is finding the right role and doing quality work. Many are not.

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

But what happens when a team or an organization hangs in the balance? Responses: Create goals ; focus on continuous growth. We probably learn to live with most of it. But the emotion often translates into crazy, irrational behavior. For an individual, that’s one thing. Reaction : Refusing to try; excuses; self-sabotage.

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Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Back in 2007 I had the pleasure of participating a 16 week leadership coaching training course with an organization called the Center for Coaching Excellence (CCE). The Power of Believing the Best. November 19, 2012. — 2 Comments.

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