Nathan Magnuson

OCTOBER 6, 2014

At some point, I’m sure every leader sits back and asks the question, “how did I acquire all this stress?” When the stress becomes overwhelming, it can be helpful to take a step back and consider the reasons we took the leap in the first place. There’s no question that leadership isn’t easy.

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Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

And what they usually mean is that the perks of leadership (pay, perception, privileges) are not worth the stress (bureaucracy, pressure, time, work, people issues). That means there is more to stress over, it’s true. But in this context, they usually associate leadership with a management-type position. The answer is “yes.”

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Oftentimes they’re stressful. Decisions fascinate me. Occasionally they come easily. Sometimes they are difficult. Some have huge implications. Most have a variety of influencing factors. Some decisions turn out perfectly. Some blow up entirely. Leaders are responsible for making important decisions that by nature aren’t easy.

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Oftentimes they’re stressful. Decisions fascinate me. Occasionally they come easily. Sometimes they are difficult. Some have huge implications. Most have a variety of influencing factors. Some decisions turn out perfectly. Some blow up entirely. Leaders are responsible for making important decisions that by nature aren’t easy.

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

But regardless of how supported you feel by your leadership team (they are busy, stressed and imperfect, just like you are!), But your organization wants (and needs) you to succeed. You were their choice to lead the team. The last thing they want is for you fail. your commitment to your new team is your responsibility.

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Nathan Magnuson

AUGUST 3, 2015

As stressful as it can be, it is immensely rewarding as well. What would make a job so bad you would finally have to leave it? How much will you invest toward a business (or a hobby) before you throw in the towel? We’ll never outlive the necessity to make decisions. Decision-making is a function of leadership.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Your leadership under stress IS your leadership – and crisis brings it out in a way ordinary circumstances can’t match. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “If it were easy, everyone would be doing it.” ” You haven’t led until you have a crisis or two under your belt. There will be more.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 8, 2018

Lack of awareness and heavy stress tend to send us to our “basement” the quickest and keep us there longer. We can inadvertently pressure others to adapt to our strengths (instead of us complementing with theirs) or miss opportunities due to tunnel vision.

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Nathan Magnuson

JUNE 4, 2018

It’s unfortunate how busyness and stress thwart our ability to connect with others. . “I care about you more than my own problems.” ” – Empathy. Your problems are obviously important to you, but a smile communicates otherwise. Choosing to smile despite circumstances can help overcome this.

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Nathan Magnuson

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

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Nathan Magnuson

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Her extra leadership responsibilities with more tenured and sometimes unsupportive teachers were incredibly stressful. Almost a decade ago, she shared her challenges of being a young fifth grade teacher but wanting to become a principle someday. Another is my former dentist Mary Kay.

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