Nathan Magnuson

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Be Known Positively

Nathan Magnuson

Recently I shared 9 Leadership themes for the new year , including one: be known positively. So how can we build positive interactions and relationships with others? The positive effects of smiling are so poignant that Dale Carnegie devoted an entire chapter to it in his classic book How to Win Friends and Influence People.

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All Hands on Deck Leadership

Nathan Magnuson

Because at its core, leadership is less about being “in charge” and more about creating positive change. Question: How can you lead positive change from within your role in the organization? It’s a responsibility we share together – all of us. To get where we’re going, it will require all hands on the leadership deck.

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5 Ways to Serve a Stressed Out Team

Nathan Magnuson

Set a Positive Example. What was the last positive example you set for workplace wellbeing? Let’s also encourage them to set wellbeing goals – with our support – so that their performance is supported by their mental and emotional health. It may be as easy as taking advantage of the resources made available to you.

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6 Barriers to Achieving Your Dream Job

Nathan Magnuson

Despite the positive thinking and hard work I’ve done over the years, I recognize each one of these barriers has held me up a time or two in the past. So far, there has been very positive reception as clients have come forward to request help with their leadership, culture, engagement and retention challenges. Ouch, right?

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Leadership Myth: You Need a Title to Be a Leader

Nathan Magnuson

Truth: Leadership is about influence, not position. Leaders use the influence they have to create positive change. The more positive change, the more influence. Think about it: if you needed a title to be a leader, we could create leaders immediately by handing out titles and positions at will.

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4 Critical Skills for Leading People

Nathan Magnuson

In over a decade of working with thousands of leaders, I estimate that 80% of all leadership challenges come down to one of these 4 skills: Assume Positive Intent Set Clear Expectations Give Quality Feedback Show Appreciation. I’ve been wanting to share these four foundational people leadership skills for quite a while now.

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What Young People Need to Hear About Leadership

Nathan Magnuson

You Don’t Need a Position to Be a Leader. And in my professional experience, there are just as many of these kinds of leaders as ones who hold special positions. The purpose of leadership is to create positive change for others. Not everyone is up for the challenge, but position is open. Then act on it.