Nathan Powell

Nathan Powell

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My 24+ years of military experience taught me leadership fundamentals: communication, empowerment, and leading by example. As my career ends, I hope to help aspiring leaders avoid common mistakes.
Jun
03
Shackleton's expedition to the Antarctic lost party on Elephant Island saved at last. Antarctica Elephant Island, ca. 1916.

Leadership Stories:

Ernest Shackleton's heroic expedition is a guidepost for you next leadership crisis. Steady leadership in a crisis emphasizes resilience, morale, adaptability, and above all leading by example.
7 min read
Jun
02
Developing a Growth Mindset for Leadership, Life, and Beyond

Developing a Growth Mindset for Leadership, Life, and Beyond

A growth mindset is essential for effective leadership as it promotes resilience, continuous learning, innovation, and a positive organizational culture. Leaders who embrace a growth mindset inspire their teams to achieve higher levels of performance and engagement.
7 min read
May
27
New plant growth piercing soil as metaphor for one's leadership journey cultivating new leadership skills

Leadership Qualities Every New Supervisor Needs

I know where you are at, you are excited, you want to do a good job, and you are curious
9 min read
May
22
The Gryphon: A Symbol of Character, Protection, and Leadership

The Gryphon: A Symbol of Character, Protection, and Leadership

The gryphon has served as the king of all domains and represents excellence in the air and on the ground. The gryphon has long served as a symbol of leadership protecting the greatest treasures of man and serving as an emblem of protection, character, and leadership.
2 min read
May
19

First Things First: You have to Lead Yourself

Often it is because of our functional expertise that we are promoted to higher levels of responsibility. We take pride
8 min read
May
13
The Art of Leadership: It is an Art and Your Team is Your Canvas

The Art of Leadership: It is an Art and Your Team is Your Canvas

Everyone has an artist inside looking to give the world their creativity. As I near the end of my 22-year military leadership journey,
1 min read