Nathan Magnuson

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What I Learned at Leadercast 2014

Nathan Magnuson

Simon Sinek told how individuals who become leaders are the ones who sacrifice for others instead of looking for the easy way out. That’s why it’s important to use the influence we have to empower others. And it’s important to start now, instead of waiting until we feel our influence is significant.

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Simplify or Petrify

Nathan Magnuson

Purpose ought to be the first conversation, as Simon Sinek shared in his bestseller Start with Why. Many of us (myself included) are tempted to start with “what” or “how.” ” This is textbook “inside the box” thinking. Check out his Ted Talk too).

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

Nathan Magnuson

One final note: a post on “why” would be incomplete without including a mention of Simon Sinek ‘s book Start With Why. It’s like deciding which options you’d like in your new car. Once you decide on a model, you are freed up to decide how to customize it. What is it that you need to ask “why?

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