Thanks for engaging with my work in 2018!

Ignite Your Leadership Expertise (Book)

My first book Ignite Your Leadership Expertise was published earlier this year! 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)

This new white paper gives nine compelling strategies to earn the respect, engagement and high performance of the members of your team.

Should I Focus on My Strengths or My Weaknesses?

Many of us focus on our weaknesses without realizing the “dark side” of our strengths can be much more detrimental.

The Applause of a Single Human Being

The biggest difference you can make may be as simple as the applause, appreciation or recognition you share.

The Three Leadership Questions I Always Ask

Leadership expert and blogger Bob Tiede shared an excerpt from Ignite Your Leadership Expertise. These three questions are easy to remember and natural to ask. When asked, both your leadership expertise and ability to influence will grow.

More Smiles, More Dollars

A smile communicates many positive messages. When given in a professional setting, the monetary reward can be significant.

Ignite Your Leadership Expertise – Interview

Leadership expert and blogger Joe Lalonde shared an interview based on Ignite Your Leadership Expertise. I shared how new leaders can gain traction in their roles and how we can all ignite a love for leadership in others.

How to Lead Former Peers

One of the great stressors of a new promotion is figuring out how to behave when put in charge of former peers.

Respond to Crises with Clarify and Confidence

You may not be able to plan ahead for a crisis, but knowing how to respond could make all the difference in the world.

3 Ways to Pursue Productive Failure

Failure isn’t final. It’s a teaching tool that shows us how to be better next time.

Below I’ve compiled the top 10 posts of 2017. You can also view the Top 10 list from past years.

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How Leaders Learn to Lead

How do people learn to become great leaders? The answer may surprise you.

Stress Test Your Leadership

If your leadership role is stressing you out, this is probably a good place to start. Better yet, use these tips to limit the amount of stress you let in.

5 Ways to Take the Pain Out of Giving Feedback

Giving feedback might put a knot in your stomach, but it’s one of your most important responsibilities as a leader.

Dealing in Hope

“It’s the size of your hope that will determine how far you will go in life.” – John Johnson. Grow your hope, grow your effectiveness.

12 Crucial Questions to Better Decision-Making

Decision-making is a mental muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets.

When to Coach… and When Not To

Sometimes coaching can make all the difference. Other times it’s counter-productive. Here’s how to tell.

Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word

Apologizing is never easy. It’s also the key to new levels of effectiveness, both for you and your organization.

Simplify or Petrify

In an increasingly complex environment, simplicity is becoming an art form. The easier it is to follow you, the more people will.

Leading Older Employees with Confidence

Do you care, can I trust you and can you get the job done? Age aside, that’s what team members really want to know.

The Person on the Other End of Your Leadership

Leadership causes a ripple effect – or in some cases a tidal wave. How are the people in your wake?

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.