Nathan Magnuson

APRIL 6, 2015

Let the strategy dictate what comes next. If the strategy is uncertain, invest the time to hash it out. So we throw ourselves twice as hard into the work as a way to make up for the setback. Be careful. You could go down a different path to the same destination. They reengage with a sense of purpose. Get a Quick Win.

eBook 120

eBook Follow-up Creativity Learning-by-Doing 120

Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

If you haven’t read the book, below are the items (hint: they’re people) as well as a few strategies to employ. In it, he explains that it’s not the quality of the idea itself, but the quality of three key ingredients that cause the idea to tip. The Three Key People Your Idea Needs.

Tips 148

Tips eBook Resistance Quality 148

Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

That means allowing the him to take responsibility for determining the desired outcomes – and then working together to create a strategy to reach them. But a coaching leader is most concerned with the developmental process of the leader he or she is supporting. Coaches Focus on the Future.

Advice 241

Advice Short-term Active Listening Goal 241

Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 3, 2014

The best strategy is to take a integrated approach to learning across five broad categories. Where do you send your employees to learn something new? Where do you go yourself? There a lots of options out there. Here they are. On-the-Job Experience. The majority of employee learning comes from on-the-job experience.

Library 180

Library Mentor Learning-by-Doing Consultative 180

Nathan Magnuson

APRIL 21, 2014

That’s where organizational strategy comes in. Once this happens enough times, the leaders at the top start wondering why they have to solve every problem and make every decision that comes their way. What’s the point of having leaders if they don’t take responsibility, they wonder. That’s where training comes in.

Construction 189

Construction Follow-up Organization Consultative 189

Nathan Magnuson

JUNE 5, 2017

So what’s your learning strategy when it comes to leadership? Still, no one is immune from the serendipity of crucible learning experiences. My favorite quote from Thomas’ book sums it up best: “Sometimes events can conspire to make you a leader.” ” ( Tweet ).

Self-aware 145

Self-aware Learning-by-Doing eBook Maturity 145

Nathan Magnuson

JULY 2, 2018

If you identify as an idea person – or are looking to better steward the quality and quantity of your ideas – here are some strategies you might consider. It’s a muscle that grows with stimulation. Find a Time and Place to Let Your Ideas Flow.

How To 189

How To Creativity Quality Outsourcing 189

Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 21, 2016

As irritating as placing projects “on hold” can be, sometimes it’s the best strategy until larger issues are cleared up. Big decisions need to be made before certain initiatives should be acted on, whether a key hire, planning review, feedback session or budget. Political Backlash.

Consensus 120

Consensus Covey eBook Project 120

Nathan Magnuson

MAY 18, 2015

Author Andy Stanley explained that while vision AND strategy are both important aspects of leadership, vision always comes first. Here are some of my key takeaways – and you can also catch up on the social conversation with the tags # leadercast and # thebraveones. Bold Leaders Don’t Wait Until They Know the All the Answers.

Godin 120

Godin Welch Bottom-up Seminar 120

Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 5, 2015

Because of this, even the best strategies can fall by the wayside unless they demonstrate a quick win. Get a Quick Win. In today’s ever-changing organizational environment, unfortunately there isn’t much patient for long-term initiatives. A quick win is a tangible and visible evidence of progress.

Covey 120

Covey Project eBook Long-term 120

Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Have a strategy for your customer experience, employee engagement and community outreach that gives you an opportunity to deliver a good impression – in addition to the value your business creates in the day-to-day. You don’t just want employee applicants – you want ones who already love your business.

Advertising 120

Advertising Brand Bottom-up Long-term 120

Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Over the course of my career thus far, I’ve found that these twelve strategies for extraordinary teamwork not only make your team stronger, they have the power to significantly influence the culture of your organization if others begin to follow your example.

Influence 120

Influence Construction Teamwork Library 120

Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Here are just a few of his teamwork strategies. Instead, the focus should be on building teams that can consistently be in a position to perform at their very best. Coach K knows how to build winning teams. Inclusive Language.

Teamwork 120

Teamwork Bond Commitment Goal 120

Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Strategy 1 really rings true. Apparently there is a wide difference in ability to cope among the other survivors (esp. among the flight personnel) all these years later, which highlights even further the principle that “it’s not what happens to you, but what you do about what happens to you.” ” [link] Robert Tanner.

Open-book 293

Open-book Mentor Learning-by-Doing Hotels 293

Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

In the absence of a guiding vision and strategy, there is no overarching target to align ideas with (whether good or bad ones). The answer lies in the substantial difference between a good idea and a right idea ( tweet ). The difference between the two is alignment.

Creativity 223

Creativity Mentor Follow-up Objective 223

Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 17, 2018

This new white paper gives nine compelling strategies to earn the respect, engagement and high performance of the members of your team. The book shows how to grow your expertise in leadership while also growing trust with the people around you. Nine Ways to Be the Boss Everyone Wants to Work For.

White Paper 159

White Paper Crisis Influence Tools 159

Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 8, 2018

But is that really the best strategy? But where have you put your focus? Many leaders choose to focus their development energy on areas they think (or have been told) are their weak areas. If you’re going to invest the effort into becoming a stronger leader, it pays to make sure your focus is in the right place. Identify Your Strengths.

eBook 154

eBook Energy Project Stress 154

Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Setting strategy? What comes to mind when you think about leadership responsibility? Taking charge? Casting vision? Getting results? Every time this question has been asked in a workshop setting, the list gets long very quickly. I’d like to pose a sobering question: are the people you lead better or worse off because of you?

Leadership 120

Leadership eBook Workshop Uncertainty 120

Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Each time the strategy shifts. But with time and experience (and a lot of hard work) come new opportunities to lead at higher levels. You go from joining a team to leading a team to eventually leading a department or major organizational function. We all need a game plan to kick off a new opportunity.

Succession 120

Succession eBook Executive Coaching Resistance 120