Nathan Magnuson
APRIL 1, 2019
From time to time, I’m asked how my military experience informed my leadership. ” You might be a new soldier with his first leadership assignment or a new executive getting thrown off the deep end. One of the great dichotomies of leadership is trying to balance the need for positive relationships and positive results.
Nathan Magnuson
JULY 22, 2013
Army’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) community. Some of our hardcore “green beret” colleagues operated as independent 4 man teams conducting unconventional warfare operations. My role in Civil Affairs had more to do with liaising with and advising local civilian leadership in foreign areas.
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Nathan Magnuson
MARCH 14, 2022
One day when I was still working in a corporate role during the pandemic, I had a rather unique leadership class experience. As our business operations continue to move to society’s new post-pandemic normal (*knock on wood*), the conversation about effective organizational support continues to evolve.
Nathan Magnuson
JANUARY 4, 2016
I believe that’s true when it comes to leadership effectiveness as well. If you haven’t thought much about it, I’d like to share some of my leadership themes for the new year. I’ll never forgotten what FBI Executive Assistant Director Janet Kamerman told our consulting team several years ago.
Nathan Magnuson
JANUARY 7, 2019
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. But all leaders have the opportunity to rally their teams around the outcome of their work. Against all odds, one team overcame an enormous deficit to win the game.
Nathan Magnuson
SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
She is concerned her team won’t stay motivated. How do you keep your team fully engaged in the wake of success? Without her leadership, she may be right. Here are a few ideas to help your team cope with success and use it as the springboard for greater things to come. Often, our teams will tire before we will.
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?) Choose the appropriate next step to focus your team.
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