by Art Petty | Sep 20, 2020 | Art of Managing, Career, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leadership Power-Ups, Self-Development
I’m on record in my programs and various writings suggesting a “clean power” approach to cultivating influence in the workplace. There are ample opportunities to engage in the political environment in your organization without compromising your...
by Art Petty | Mar 8, 2020 | Career, Challenging Conversations, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leadership Power-Ups, Self-Development
How Hard Are You Working at Developing or Fixing the Right Relationships? By now, most of us understand the importance of developing and maintaining a strong network in our professional lives. However, when I poll coaching clients on their deliberate relationship...
by Art Petty | Feb 7, 2020 | Career, Decision-Making, Emerging Leaders, Just One Thing, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change, Self-Development
Just the phrase “office politics” is enough to induce anxiety or a feeling of anger. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard people mutter, “I don’t want to play those games.” Most people go out of their way to avoid being labeled as “political” because it...
by Art Petty | Aug 26, 2019 | Challenging Conversations, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leadership Caffeine Podcast
I’m a super-fan of Dr. Nick Morgan’s (Nick). His book, Give Your Speech, Change the World, is a speaking bible for me, and my year working with Nick as my speaking coach was and remains transformational. During the past few years, Nick has graced us with two fabulous...
by Art Petty | Jul 18, 2019 | Career, Decision-Making, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
I’ve long believed learning to lead in the gray-zone inside organizations is a great approach for creating value, standing out, and getting ahead in your career. Of course, it comes with some risks. In this article, I offer ideas to help you grow your influence and...
