Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

In fact, one of the great risks of being new to any group or team is appearing incompetent based on unfamiliarity with culture, relationships, processes, systems, policies, etc. Obviously, incompetence is a quick way to ruin credibility, sometimes permanently. Appearing incompetent right off the bat is a setback. Appearance.

Audience 183

Audience Influence Sample Letter 183

Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 7, 2016

It’s not enough to have an open door policy. One of my strategies is to make it a priority to interact with my colleagues and network with no agenda other than to find out how they are doing – instead of only when I need something from them. Manage by Walking Around. Anticipate Needs.

Positioning 120

Positioning Blanchard Open-book Reputation 120

Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

So find the story in the details and make it part of the advertising campaign, shareholder report, corporate policy or boardroom presentation. Facts and figures will always be important, but the power of narrative is as strong as it’s ever been. Create Brand Ambassadors. And that opinion can either be a great one or a terrible one.

Advertising 120

Advertising Brand Bottom-up Long-term 120

Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 14, 2013

There is always something you can do to give others what they want, whether it is through a product you sell, policy you set, legislation you pass, publication you write, words you speak, time you spend, or many other ways. Identify one of the eight things on the list you can make easier to attain. This is where leadership comes into play.

Mentor 245

Mentor Influence Learning-by-Doing Human Resources 245