Nathan Magnuson

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Leadership Lessons from My Time in the Military

Nathan Magnuson

From time to time, I’m asked how my military experience informed my leadership. When I showed up at my initial training unit, I was immediately assigned to a platoon leader role. ” You might be a new soldier with his first leadership assignment or a new executive getting thrown off the deep end. No Excuses.

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Creating a Leadership Culture

Nathan Magnuson

His latest book, Leaders Made Here , describes how to nurture leaders throughout the organization, from the front lines to the executive ranks and outlines a clear and replicable approach to creating the leadership bench every organization needs. Here are five keys to creating a leadership culture. Leadership skills are not innate.

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Leadership Profile: Cory Cotton

Nathan Magnuson

Perhaps you’ve been mesmerized by their trick basketball shots from airplanes, water towers, football stadiums, trains or cars. Leadership Profiles basketball Cory Cotton Dude Perfect inspiration integrity trick shots' Multiply that by 100 and you’ve got Cory Cotton, one of the members of the YouTube sensation Dude Perfect.

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The 5 SOF Truths of Leadership

Nathan Magnuson

My role in Civil Affairs had more to do with liaising with and advising local civilian leadership in foreign areas. Leadership Learning Organizational Effectiveness Personal Effectiveness Army leadership development quality SOF Truths Special Operations training'

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Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

Home / Leadership Profiles / Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie. Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie. Ironically, I had to travel to the opposite side of the globe before I invested the time to read what I have since considered the greatest leadership book of all-time: Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People.

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How to Deliver a Leadership Event that Sticks

Nathan Magnuson

I’m constantly surprised at what passes for “leadership training” these days. I’ve also noted how easily many business operators are impressed with the leadership development support that comes their way. Investing in a leadership event shouldn’t happen on a whim. Identify a Real Need.

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12 Books that Shaped My Leadership

Nathan Magnuson

It’s been a huge part of my leadership education. Several years later I finally landed my first job in leadership development. One of the things I’ve learned over the years is everyone has leadership development opportunities. If you’re looking for a leadership read, here’s a great place to start.

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