Thomas Magness

Retired Military officer, author, speaker, trainer, coach, leader, consultant, and eternal optimist for all things Texas Longhorns

[Thomas Magness @LeaderBusiness]

Still going strong. Leader Business, 2nd Edition now available on Amazon! Signed and shipped 300 copies to various…https://t.co/q7bb2ftwhj

[Matthew McConaughey @McConaughey]

prepare to have freedom

[Thomas Magness @LeaderBusiness]

Energy + Security = Win/Win. Let’s go!

.@WSJ: Biden’s LNG Export Pause Hits Ukraine. I’ll say it again – the West, specifically the U.S., must get serious about energy security. https://t.co/ssABvBiCE9

[Thomas Magness @LeaderBusiness]

Totally agree on the Energy Security side. Major opportunity for both the US and its European allies to lock in recent progress through long term partnerships, agreements, and investments! Lead the way!

The West Has to Get Serious About Energy Security https://t.co/e1NgL3PU34

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Keep America’s veterans connected, fund the ACP https://t.co/0KWTlWI0vs

[Thomas Magness @LeaderBusiness]

NO ONE does culture like Bergstrom Auto. Focusing EVERYONE on the customer leads to high engagement, low turnover, and thus loyal customers who lead to RESULTS! Love this company!

[Bergstrom Automotive @bergstromauto]

WATCH: John F. Bergstrom on @CarBizToday talks about building a strong culture at Bergstrom Automotive with 1,600 team members, 30 locations and every volume brand sold in the U.S.

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[Conor Hughes @ConorHughes67]

The Brotherhood:
Love, Player lead accountability, Hard Physical Practices, MAT Drills, Sprinting from station to station, Waking up early, Half gassers, Back Squats, Olympic lifts, Starting behind the line, Wearing the right socks.

It's HARD to be HARD.

LAST OF THE HARD.

[GAIN Coalition @GAINNowAmerica]

GAIN is hosting a tele-townhall tonight featuring @Stevens_NH, @RangerSpider, @LeaderBusiness, & @JasonModglin to highlight the importance of developing our nation's natural resources and investing in new #energy infrastructure in Texas. We'll be live tweeting here - stay tuned!

[Thomas Magness @LeaderBusiness]

My West Point classmate and fellow Longhorn — “Cookie!” Leading the Way...Changing the World!Proud of her!!

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[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

What drives @McConaughey to be great? His answer was surprising and not something I’ve heard before. I loved it. What about you?

Listen to our full interview via my Positive University Podcast (iTunes, etc).

[Thomas Magness @LeaderBusiness]

@rookdavis24 Keep grinding, youngster! Chin up, shoulders back...lead the way! Hooah!

[Thomas Magness @LeaderBusiness]

Below, unfortunately, is the level of detail for many "reopen" plans. Hopefully not yours. Great feedback and glad to hear many of you are incorporating the "4 Keys to Planning a Re-Start!" #leadtheway
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[Thomas Magness @LeaderBusiness]

True for ALL leaders, not just in sports!

[Coach Quotes @CoachMotto]

Before you can lead anyone, you have to love them. When you love people, you see potential. When there isn’t love, you see fault. – Ken Niumatalolo

[Thomas Magness @LeaderBusiness]

Sharing some thoughts on how leaders and organizations might think about "re-starting" operations. It's clear we must focus on this next phase. Use these "4 Keys" to help with your planning. And let us know if "Eagle Leadership" can help you think this wa…https://t.co/4misHXc1Ux

[Thomas Magness @LeaderBusiness]

I appreciate the feedback from many of you on this article on how leaders must address risk. As we look forward to the next phase, including reopening businesses and refilling empty seats, this disciplined, formal approach has got to be standard practice…https://t.co/3kHN3fxWN2

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@jnovak_julie @Luv2Teach2009 @DrGbates @SandiMaxine @drrios @debbieboyer5 @jenkinssandy @drstevemac1 @gcouros @Catlin_Tucker Hooah! Important lessons that we need to be using today! Lead the Way!

[Thomas Magness @LeaderBusiness]

Now more than ever, we need to trust the Army Corps of Engineers. The Nation’s premier public engineering agency is leading in so many ways during this difficult time. Thankful for what they do for the U.S.!! https://t.co/Dy2h6KdjUp

[Thomas Magness @LeaderBusiness]

My colleague and "wingman" at Thayer Leader Development Group has been doing a daily vlog sharing thoughts on leadership during quarantine. Great stuff. Here she discusses one of my favorite topics - leaders as readers! And, as…https://t.co/pwltV4WN73 https://t.co/QolwxzVDhF

[Thomas Magness @LeaderBusiness]

We advocate regularly for the "collaboration" communication style in our leadership programs. In times like those our leaders face today, we must be able to comfortably pivot to the "command & control" approach - usually for short…https://t.co/GN8LQhvrhE https://t.co/SgtjNYyf8g

[Thomas Magness @LeaderBusiness]

We all need to model this. Too much to get done to be pointing fingers. All of us need to LEAD, wherever we are, however we can. And continue to support those amazing warriors in the arena!

[Thomas Magness @LeaderBusiness]

Signing "Leader Business" books for future Thayer Leader Development Group clients. Ready to get back to work (but, maybe at the appropriate social distance / virtual for a while!). Wrote an article today on "Leading in Challenging Times" (coming soon) a…https://t.co/DIwq4kgxGC