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Be a Millenial Who Shines at Work

Nathan Magnuson

Millenials are the most connected generation, given how advances in technology have all but broken down the traditional communication barriers. Millenials have a wealth of skills to offer in the workplace – technology being at the forefront. When you’re the new person, slow is fast. Collaborate with Tact. Share Your Skills.

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The Size of Your Hope

Nathan Magnuson

But it’s also allowed for intentional interaction via technology as people reach out to friends and loved ones they haven’t spoken to in a while. Who You Spend Your Time With. One of the downsides of social distancing has been the stark lack of social interaction.

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The Business Case for the Stop Doing List

Nathan Magnuson

As innovation in technology continues to change how tasks are completed, there is a very realistic chance that what required human activity yesterday can be automated today. Peter Drucker famously said, “There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.” Automation.

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Beware the Curse of Knowledge

Nathan Magnuson

I don’t know about you, but if I need emergency surgery, I want to be operated on by an expert with the latest knowledge, equipment and technology. Fall Behind the Change Curve.

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How to Host a Productive Generational Conversation

Nathan Magnuson

Generational mindsets and preferences about work and leadership are extremely unique to this era, especially given the technology advances of the last few decades. It’s important to understand what’s at stake. Baby Boomers will continue to retire en masse.

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The Fear of the Finger

Nathan Magnuson

The market changes, a new technology comes along, the weather fails to cooperate. Additionally, many times the “fault” is actually no fault at all except a change in the external environment. Sometimes it can be anticipated, but many times not. What do you think happens to the construction industry when winters run long?).

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Key Takeaways from Leadercast 2015

Nathan Magnuson

Many new ideas, products and technologies were built before the “market” was ready for them (such as the fax machine, printing press, automobiles or Apple products). One of the themes throughout the event was that preparation not only greatly enhances the probability of success, it replaces fear with a measure of confidence.

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