by Art Petty | Nov 10, 2015 | Career
Much of the writing about leadership leaves out two of the most critical topics: power and politics. That’s a problem, because the political environment defines the playing field and those with the power dominate the organization’s agenda. Ignoring these facts of...
by Art Petty | Nov 3, 2015 | Leadership
Ideas for those starting out or starting over. — While not actively trying out for “America’s Dirtiest Jobs,” as an older teenager striving to pay for my college tuition, I likely would have been a great candidate. One job involved scraping coal mill parts with...
by Art Petty | Sep 15, 2015 | Career, Leadership
Tuesday at the Management Excellence blog is for anyone getting started (or starting over) on their leadership journey. — I can tell you with absolute certainty that I didn’t think about my own leadership legacy during the early part of my career. No one does....
by Art Petty | Sep 1, 2015 | Leadership
Every Tuesday at the Management Excellence blog I share ideas to help those starting out on their leadership journeys. — Establishing yourself as a credible and positive leader is important and challenging. Here are some all-too-common missteps of first-time...
by Art Petty | Aug 25, 2015 | Leadership
Every Tuesday at the Management Excellence blog I share ideas to help those just starting out on their leadership journeys. Almost every person who’s ever held a managerial position has spent time walking on eggshells around a deliberately difficult employee to avoid...
