Nathan Magnuson

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How Leaders Learn to Lead

Nathan Magnuson

What motivates us at age 20 is often different than at age 30. In order to harness the motivation that success (and practice) require, we need to constantly refresh our sense of purpose. But it’s important to note that a specific purpose often changes over time – even for the same goal.

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Leadership Profile: Zig Ziglar | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

I realize not everyone has been acquainted with America’s “Master of Motivation,” so six weeks after his passing, I’d like to pay tribute to Zig Ziglar in my first leadership profile of the new year. Soon afterward Ziglar was promoted to the executive level and began giving motivational speeches on the side.

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

Nathan Magnuson

When you understand your young professionals’ underlying “why,” you get the insider’s scoop into their motivation and engagement. The trick is to connect their sense of purpose with the organization’s so that they work in tandem. What’s the one thing you most want to contribute this year?

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Top 10 Posts from 2016

Nathan Magnuson

Not all employees are equal – they don’t have equal experience, talent or motivation. Newsflash: teamwork is the next great competitive advantage. Get More Initiative From Your People. Regardless, here’s what you can do to raise the bar. Be Known Positively. If they think negatively about you, it’s already over.

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The Value of Asking ?Why?? | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

Asking Why Motivates. On the other hand, recalling why an activity is important renews the motivation to see it through. Of course, simply spreading all resources evenly across all functions isn’t much better. That’s where the value of “why” comes in; it shows where to concentrate your greatest resources.

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5 Ways to Take the Pain Out of Giving Feedback

Nathan Magnuson

Often – to sustain motivation. (If But that said, the quality of your positive feedback will determine the responsiveness to your constructive feedback. Great positive feedback should be: Quick – to immediately reinforce the positive action. If you ever wonder whether you are giving enough positive feedback, you aren’t!).

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What People Want: 8 Things Money Can't Buy - by Nathan Magnuson

Nathan Magnuson

Last week’s leadership profile introduced America’s “Master of Motivation,” the late Zig Ziglar. Ziglar realized early on that if you are going to talk about motivation, it’s crucial to know what’s important in the first place.

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