Nathan MagnusonPowerful Questions – Nathan Magnuson https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com Everyday Leadership Thu, 31 Jan 2019 22:43:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-NMfavicon10-6-18-32x32.png Powerful Questions – Nathan Magnuson https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com 32 32 Powerful Question #12 https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-12/ https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-12/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:00:29 +0000 Nathan Magnuson http://www.nathanmagnuson.com/?p=2634 Question Mark 2Some people are planners and some people are opportunists. Each approach has its merits and challenges. Neither one guarantees success by itself. We usually plan for good outcomes and try to avoid poor ones. But many times unplanned situations come up, both for the better and worse.

Has an opportunity ever come up that was even better than your carefully laid plans?

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Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.  Receive his new ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website  or follow him on Twitter.
]]> https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-12/feed/ 1 Powerful Question #11 https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-11/ https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-11/#comments Wed, 06 Nov 2013 12:00:19 +0000 Nathan Magnuson http://www.nathanmagnuson.com/?p=2535 Question Mark 2Sometimes when I meet with a leader of a team or a department, I’ll ask a question about priorities that usually raises an eyebrow or two. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the ones who can answer it usually seem to be on top of things a lot more than the ones who draw a blank. Why don’t you give it a shot? Here it is:

What is your process for determining which projects get priority and which ones either get saved for later or dumped altogether?

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Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.  Receive his new ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website  or follow him on Twitter.
]]> https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-11/feed/ 1 Powerful Question #10 https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-10/ https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-10/#comments Wed, 02 Oct 2013 11:00:54 +0000 Nathan Magnuson http://www.nathanmagnuson.com/?p=2430 Question Mark 2If you’ve read this blog for long (or even if you haven’t), you’ve probably noticed there is an awful lot to think about when it comes to leadership. If you go to the bookstore or do an Internet search, the number of resources is pretty much endless.

With all that is available, have all the bases been covered?

What is one thing people often miss when it comes to leadership?

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Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.  Receive his new ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website  or follow him on Twitter.
]]> https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-10/feed/ 1 Powerful Question #9 https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-9/ https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-9/#comments Wed, 04 Sep 2013 11:00:11 +0000 Nathan Magnuson http://www.nathanmagnuson.com/?p=2295 Question Mark 2Carolyn Jessop said that “at some point nearly everyone, no matter what [their] situation, has to face change that is terrifying and overwhelming.” That means no one is immune to change or that it isn’t sometimes frightening.

What’s the scariest change you’ve ever faced? How did you respond to it?

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Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.  Receive his new ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website  or follow him on Twitter.
]]> https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-9/feed/ 1 Powerful Question #8 https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-8/ https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-8/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:00:55 +0000 Nathan Magnuson http://www.nathanmagnuson.com/?p=2063 Question Mark 2Actor Will Smith once said, “If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.”

What is one thing you prepared for long in advance that was a long time in coming? Did it pay off? What are you preparing for now?

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Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.  Receive his new ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website  or follow him on Twitter.
]]> https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-8/feed/ 5 Powerful Question #7 https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-7/ https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-7/#comments Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:00:01 +0000 Nathan Magnuson http://www.nathanmagnuson.com/?p=1761 Question Mark 2Dale Carnegie‘s 4th principle for becoming a friendlier person is, “become genuinely interested in other people.” Carnegie explained it like this: “I am very fond of strawberries and cream, but I have found that for some strange reason, fish prefer worms. So when I went fishing, I didn’t think about what I wanted. I thought about what they wanted. I didn’t bait the hook with strawberries and cream. Rather, I dangled a worm or grasshopper in front of the fish.”

Take a moment to think of someone important to you (e.g. boss, spouse, customer, etc.).

What is one thing he or she wants that may not be particularly important to you?

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Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.  Receive his new ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website  or follow him on Twitter.
]]> https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-7/feed/ 39 Powerful Question #6 https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-6/ https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-6/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:00:39 +0000 Nathan Magnuson http://www.nathanmagnuson.com/?p=1757 Question Mark 2Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “In my walks, every man I meet is my superior in some way, and in that I learn from him.” If Emerson was right, that means you and I are “experts” at something compared to some people.

What is one area you are an expert in – i.e. if people have questions, they should consult with YOU? (Don’t be humble, own up to your expertise!)

Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

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Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.  Receive his new ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website  or follow him on Twitter.
]]> https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-6/feed/ 2 Powerful Question #5 https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-5/ https://recovery.nathanmagnuson.com/powerful-question-5/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 11:00:23 +0000 Nathan Magnuson http://www.nathanmagnuson.com/?p=901 Question Mark 2The late Charlie “Tremendous” Jones used to say, “You’ll be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.”

Who is one person you’ve met and one book you’ve read in the past year that has had a positive influence on you?

Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

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Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.  Receive his new ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website  or follow him on Twitter.
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What’s one piece of advice that’s stuck with you through the years? What’s the key to giving great advice?

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Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.  Receive his ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website or   follow him on Twitter.
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Who is one person who has applauded you in a significant way?

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Nathan Magnuson is a leadership consultant, coach, trainer and thought leader.  Receive his ebook Trusted Leadership Advisor by subscribing to his website or   follow him on Twitter.
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