by Art Petty | Jul 24, 2015 | Career
Every week I share a few ideas to help you finish strong. A great ending sets the stage for success next week. — Work some magic by re-approaching “What’s not working?” discussions. All of us have been in the project wrap-up that focused on what went wrong or...
by Art Petty | Nov 3, 2013 | Career
In Scott Eblin’s excellent book, The Next Level, he identifies one of the lower self-assessed items in his research database as: “Regularly seeks out knowledge and experience to perform at higher levels.” I don’t get it. I certainly understand Scott’s findings. My own...
by Art Petty | Jan 4, 2012 | Career
Unlike the resolutions that so many of us make in January and discard just as quickly by February, our own professional development requires a deliberate and consistent effort to improve. While most people in our organizations run in place when it comes to their own...
by Art Petty | May 9, 2011 | Career, Leadership Caffeine
I spend some a fair amount of my post 6:00 p.m. leading programs and classes on various management and leadership topics, including international business. I love the I-Biz classes in part, because for many participants, the classes are like opening the window shades...
by Art Petty | Mar 14, 2011 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
“The secret to my success as a leader in my business has been my ability to offer well-timed and heartfelt apologies after mucking things up.” The gentleman who offered up this “secret to success” certainly used this tool wisely, judging by the growth of his business...