by Art Petty | Jul 19, 2018 | Career, Challenging Conversations
Your communication skills determine how you are perceived and how successful you are in leading, influencing, and participating in the workplace. Develop as an effective communicator, and you’ll go far in your career. Alternatively, if your habits position you as one...
by Art Petty | Jun 2, 2014 | Career, Just One Thing
The “Just One Thing” Series at Management Excellence is intended to provoke ideas and actions around topics relevant to our success and professional growth. Use them in good health and great performance! — While some people view an invitation to...
by Art Petty | Jun 22, 2011 | Career
While some people view an invitation to present to the Board of Directors as a prison sentence (or worse), this truly can be a career enhancing opportunity. However, like any challenging situation, preparation and attitude are keys to success. I’ve worked with dozens...
by Art Petty | Aug 4, 2010 | Career, Challenging Conversations, Leadership, Marketing, Product Management, Strategy
When it comes to challenging conversations, prior planning indeed prevents poor performance. From feedback discussions to executive presentations to negotiations, the moment in time when you open your mouth should never be the first time you’ve thought about...
by Art Petty | Feb 22, 2009 | Career, Leadership Caffeine
It’s still too cold out to contemplate an iced coffee, but the prospect of turning the calendar page from February to March is not unpleasant here in the frozen Midwest. I’ll kick off this week with a tall cup of my favorite fair trade roast. Last week we focused on...
