How will I find my sense of purpose? What does success in my job look like? Is it possible to find work I love? Will my organization help me reach my goals – and my dreams? If you’ve asked any of these questions, you’ve come to the right place. Not only is it possible to succeed – it’s well within your reach. Stand Out! is the blueprint for leadership, career and personal development for young professionals. On the other hand, if you’re a senior leader wondering how to engage, develop and retain your young professionals, Stand Out! will give you the language you need to get started. Drawing on over a decade of leadership and consulting experiences with executive teams and young professionals groups, Nathan Magnuson’s book Stand Out! shows young professionals how to: Take ultimate ownership for your career success - Develop an infectious winning attitude that is impossible to ignore - Identify and achieve the kind of work you’ll love - Grow your work capabilities, people skills and career savvy - Engage yourself with your work, colleagues and organization - Lead with confidence and clarity It's never been more critical for young professional employees to Stand Out! Will you accept the challenge? "Nathan's concise principles create a clear plan to authentically be the 'Young Professional Employee Every Organization Wants.' This is the book I wish I had coming off the farm many years ago." - Dan Miller, New York Times bestselling author of 48 Days to the Work You Love and host of the 48 Days Podcast "Nathan's advice is born of experience and his wisdom forged in the trenches of the modern workplace. This book should be required reading for new employees, and probably all the others, at every organization." - Mark Miller, VP, High Performance Leadership, Chick-fil-A, Inc. & International Bestselling Author of Chess Not Checkers "This book is an excellent field manual for young professionals who wish to accelerate their personal and professional growth." - Janet Kamerman, Executive Assistant Director (retired), Federal Bureau of Investigation "The need to expedite the development of young professionals to take on significant leadership roles has never been greater, and Nathan continues to be a trusted thought leader in making this a reality." - Eric Evans, CEO, Surgery Partners, Inc "In a world where job possibilities are endless, Nathan helps equip young professionals with tools necessary to get them into their zones of excellence. Life should be a ruthless pursuit of purpose and Nathan helps young people fulfill both passions and professions!" - Chris Tuff, Bestselling author of The Millennial Whisperer "This is a message every young professional needs. In a culture characterized by blame, entitlement, and indecision, Stand Out! stands out! Success begins with personal accountability and as Nathan writes, you're never too young to set a good example. Thank you for encouraging our young professionals, Nathan!" - John G. Miller, Author of QBQ! The Question Behind the Question "The book's timeliness comes from his experience as a Millennial professional and his keen observation of peers and bosses. His conclusions and recommendations ring true for the 2020s!" - Robert J. Thomas, Author of Crucibles of Leadership and Executive Director (retired), Accenture Institute of High Performance