Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

All of a sudden, your peers knew you as “boss” and not just their buddy. When you get promoted to the new boss, it’s a cause for celebration. “I’d like take a minute to address the elephant in the room. I went from a peer to the boss. There’s a vast difference between the two.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

I must admit it. I smile when I get one from a friend or loved one. But, I swoon when one comes unexpectedly from a total unlikely source. I did not know she knew I even existed. I did not know she knew I even existed. When I opened it and turned to look at her, she winked and smiled.

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The Practical Leader

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Hope the kids in your life aced their big performance review and rated highly on his naughty-nice scale. My I and your I are seeing different realities. Less effective leaders — and especially bully bosses — look for and magnify weaknesses. You’re likely not surprised to hear; he’s now a lawyer.

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The Recovering Engineer

JUNE 21, 2010

The title immediately caught my attention, and I had to take a look. In reading the article, I saw an immediate connection to my work and for other people interested in using the DISC model in their professional and personal lives. Related posts: DISC Model FAQ’s: Could I Have More Than One DISC Behavior Style?

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

It’s what I call the bicycle moment.” New Leadership. Engagement. Let’s get started! Productivity. Cy Wakeman of Reality-Based Leadership provided Three Habits that Zap your Productivity at Work. ” Find Cy on Twitter at @cywakeman. ” Find Cy on Twitter at @cywakeman. Beth Beutler of H.O.P.E. Company Culture.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 27 Responses to “Ten little “ings” that improve your leadership&# Becky Robinson: November 15, 2010 at 10:13 am Persevering — continuing to do what’s right even in difficult circumstances. Mary Jo Asmus : November 15, 2010 at 10:36 am You bet, Becky! Note which ones you need to focus on.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Jeff writes: “As I think about all of the relationships of my life, power seems to have a major role. I believe our search for power is the wrong search. What I want is influence with others so that I am heard, and my ideas are utilized.” His boss had agreed. Connect with Jeff on Twitter at @FlawlessWrkshps.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 15, 2015

I have heard this saying most of my working life. I cannot remember where or from whom I first heard it, but I’ll bet it was someone trying to justify their unreasonableness in a situation. If you have ever said to a coworker anything like “ I tried to tell him/her, but he/she just would not listen.”

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 22, 2014

I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. I''m hoping the larger audience can offer additional ideas and perspectives.” Actually, I think I really do know where he’s coming from. Talk to their employees, their bosses, and find out everything you can about their world of work.

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The Practical Leader

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Hope the kids in your life aced their big performance review and rated highly on his naughty-nice scale. My I and your I are seeing different realities. ” I am not sure how easy it is to live with eyes closed. Quantum physics is proving that reality truly is in the eye of the beholder. Leaders empartner.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 18, 2010

I’m a coach. I’ve been working with executives and business owners for over 10 years. Prior to that, I managed large teams in Fortune 500 companies throughout the nation. I found early in my career that it was easier to motivate my staff with carrots rather than the stick. They are: Push — I push you.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Hi Jane, I have had to deal with angry outbursts from colleagues at work many times but none is as regular and disturbing as this. My recent promotion at work got me moved to a different department where I work with an entirely new team led by this colleague that constantly flies off the handle. appeared first on The HR Digest.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Four Leadership Lessons from Punxsutawney Phil by Kevin Eikenberry on February 2, 2011 in Leadership , Learning Picture of Phil, complements of [link] Groundhog Day is a strange tradition. Strange, I know. Once a year?

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe A Halloween Leadership Challenge by Kevin Eikenberry on October 29, 2010 in Leadership , Learning In the next couple of days you will see people of all ages dressed in costumes. Perhaps you will even don one yourself.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe The Most Valuable Question? While I’m not not great at “give me your top five&# of anything (movies, CD’s I’d put on my iPod, books, etc.), Nicely done.

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Marshall Goldsmith

JULY 13, 2015

Daily questions are such an important part of my life that I do a self-questioning exercise every day and have for years. I value the process so much that I teach all of my clients this exercise in my coaching engagements and classes! In my case, I have a woman call me and I read my answers to her. Find meaning?

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 16, 2011

If you’re an executive, you never say no to your boss and you’re afraid to say no to your peers. “Susan, I have to say, this is an incredible idea. I am blown away you spent a lot of time on it and I want us to take it forward. Do you see where I’m coming from?&# By the way nice work.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 13, 2010

I had a great time Friday morning presenting to a packed crowd at the Connecticut Chapter of the International Coaching Federation. Based on the feedback I received via my evaluation forms, everyone had a powerful experience. at 10:45 AM RICH… you just confirmed what I shared at the end of your presentation.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 10, 2010

Allow them to work as long as it makes sense to do so: So often I hear of someone putting in their advance notice of resignation and the manager immediately shows them to the door. I do understand that this is the way it must be in some cases. Don’t Fire That Person (Yet)! Don’t Fire That Person (Yet)! Listen well.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

When my business book Do Less Better was published, I had the pleasure of meeting National Post journalist Peter Kuitenbrouwer who interviewed me about the challenges facing an ex-CEO hell-bent on finding a publisher for his historical fiction manuscript. I expect to hear from Peter again and he will surely ask me how I did it.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

When my business book Do Less Better was published, I had the pleasure of meeting National Post journalist Peter Kuitenbrouwer who interviewed me about the challenges facing an ex-CEO hell-bent on finding a publisher for his historical fiction manuscript. I expect to hear from Peter again and he will surely ask me how I did it.

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CEO Golden Parachute Books Brand 100

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: Extending Awareness » Practicing Patience and Faith October 18th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus I was enjoying the Sunday newspaper and glanced outdoors. I fired up the macro lens on my little point and shoot and prepared to find some tiny bits of color amongst the fallen brown oak leaves in the yard.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JANUARY 12, 2021

In the interest of complete candor and for anyone that cares, I am a little disillusioned by senior citizenship. Second — I would be a relevant and respected repository of practical wisdom! Ready for an example of what I have been prattling about … and (hopefully) a point or two?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 10, 2010

I knew what it was for, since a client’s earlier check had been lost in the mail and I expected it to be reissued and sent via certified mail. I replied to him, “Yes, it’s a check, but a very small one&#. I appreciated Ken calling me on this one. This I honestly believe to be the key!

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2016

I thought I’d share a response to this question in an attempt to serve any of the younger, or younger at heart, Lead Change readers. ” When I get past this mental sidebar, I settle in. ” When I get past this mental sidebar, I settle in. They didn’t forget my reaction, and I never will either.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 25, 2016

I’ve only been here six months… am I the longest tenured employee? I don’t even really like this drink. You may be able to wear slippers to work on a regular basis but if the boss still ignores your phone calls, what difference does it make what you’ve got on your toes? Inside, it’s falling apart. Defining Perks.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 22, 2010

There are so many things I can’t answer: While your employees may ask questions that you cannot answer, what keeps you from saying “I don’t know”? I don’t want to be the bad person: In service to letting people know what they need to know, you won’t be. Yet there is some truth to the question. Mostly, they aren’t valid.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Sad, but true; much of my life and career I have attempted to achieve perfection in everything I do. I have now been detoxed and am on the road to long-term healing, so I would like to share some tips with you about this highly popular disorder. Set aside some quiet time and ask yourself: Am I moving forward?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 27, 2010

I have a feeling that if you are, your leadership and the work of your organization is effortless. Some of the most engaging leaders I know are able to perfect the art of being “self effacing” and having a laugh about the peculiar things they do. I took classical ballet lessons for several years. Stop sweating the small stuff.

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Next Level Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2010

The idea to call a stretch and breathing break came to me because I've been a regular at yoga class three or four times a week for the past three months. I don't want to bore you with the details or preach with the passion of the converted, but it's been a great all around experience.   True statement. 

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Marshall Goldsmith

JANUARY 28, 2013

Since then, I have been using it with my good friend, Jim Moore, (former CLO of Sun Microsystems). Both Jim and I have been amazed at how well this works. Every day I ask Jim the same 17 questions. Recently, I asked Jim how much he weighed. I said, “Great job! I am a Buddhist.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: Giving and Taking » Infectious Optimism November 10th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus Last week, I was experiencing pain in both of my ears. After trying some over the counter remedies without luck, I decided to visit our nearby urgent care facility with what I suspected was an ear infection.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

I encourage my clients to ask for feedback from others. Instead of “How am I doing?” try, “What did you observe me doing when I requested the input the team gave on our new budgeting process?” try, “What did you observe me doing when I requested the input the team gave on our new budgeting process?”

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 10 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: Valuing Ourselves and Others&# Robyn McMaster : October 14, 2010 at 11:15 am Mary Jo, I’m just getting acquainted with your work. Mary Jo Asmus : October 14, 2010 at 11:24 am Robyn, how kind. I like that idea, don’t you? May it continue!

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The Recovering Engineer

APRIL 30, 2010

On my return trip, I connected with a flight in Chicago. I ran between gates to catch the flight to Indianapolis only to wait at the gate because this flight — like the one I had just taken from Boston to Chicago — was delayed. I acknowledged her response, and the conversation took another turn. So, just be nice.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 21, 2010

Some may call it a fantasy, but I like to think of it as a real possibility. My dream becomes full reality before I leave this earth (I never claimed not to be ambitious!) when I see that we no longer need to use 360’s in our organizations because: There are no toxic managers. Every workplace is a “best” one.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 2, 2010

I think you’ve given the best reasons yet for hiring an executive coach. Nice to have someone else do that. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Your comments and answers to the questions are most welcome!

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