humility – Nathan Magnuson

What “the Boob Grabber” Taught Me About Leadership Legacy

I took a college class one semester from a guest instructor who had recently been the president of a large and influential organization. His presidency had lasted over twenty years and he had overseen numerous high-profile change initiatives. I enjoyed the class immensely and was really challenged in my leadership…

How to Establish Yourself as a Leadership Expert, Part 2

November 5, 2012 Humility Influence Leadership Learning Personal Effectiveness

In my last post, I shared several reasons why you don’t have to wait until later to be a leadership expert. You can begin right here, right now, no matter who you are. If you’ve bought that idea, then let me share several practical ways you use your leadership expertise…

What I Learned at the Re:Write 2012 Writers Conference

September 24, 2012 Learning Misc. Networking

Last week I had the privilege to fly cross country from Washington, DC to San Diego to attend a two and a half day writers conference called Re:Write sponsored by The Fedd Agency. It featured many high-profile and incredibly well-written (and well-sold) authors, such as Ken Blanchard, Paul Young, George…

Reconciling Humility and Leadership

September 17, 2012 Influence Leadership Personal Effectiveness

The humble leader is in vogue. Jim Collin’s masterpiece Good to Great made that clear with his distinction of “Level 5 Leadership,” as has a resurgence in servant leadership interest. But if you are a naturally non-assuming person, you can’t use the guise of “humility” to keep from putting your…