proactive – Nathan Magnuson

Get More Initiative From Your People

June 20, 2016 Organizational Effectiveness

“I don’t know that I’ve ever had someone come to me with that level of initiative. If they did, I think I’d be blown away.” I heard these words from an executive at a leadership event a couple weeks ago. His frustrations weren’t anything new. Why can’t employees take more…

When Taking Too Much Initiative Hurts You

March 21, 2016 Organizational Effectiveness Personal Effectiveness

One of my all-time favorite leadership values is being proactive. It’s Stephen Covey’s first habit. Taking initiative (and accepting responsibility) is the characteristic that makes all the others possible. But can it be taken too far? Unfortunately, I’ve learned it can be – mostly because of the challenges I’ve noticed or inadvertently created for…

How to Influence When You’re Not in Charge

September 7, 2015 Influence Organizational Effectiveness Personal Effectiveness

How do you lead when you’re not the boss? It’s hard enough to lead when you are in charge. What are the other options? If you’ve wondered this, I’ve got good news for you. It’s a lot easier than it sounds. And you can get started today. Here’s a game…