by Art Petty | Jan 3, 2017 | Career, Just One Thing
In an interview with author Tim Ferris (podcast and the book, “Tools of Titans: the Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons and World-Class Performers”), former Navy Seal Jocko Willink, describes his mantra as, “Discipline equals freedom.” He...
by Art Petty | Jan 2, 2017 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Your purpose as a leader is to become a source of growth for the people around you. There’s nothing more sacred or important in your work than helping others grow. To do this, you need to draw upon seven powerful tools. The 7 Tools of Leaders Who Help Others Grow:...
by Art Petty | Dec 21, 2016 | Career
If you happened to catch the 90th birthday celebration for singer Tony Bennett on network television, you enjoyed a rare musical treat filled with surprises. I expected Michael Bublé Lady Gaga and Andrea Bocelli to bring down the house, but who knew actor Kevin Spacey...
by Art Petty | Dec 12, 2016 | Leading Change
I grew up in a home where I was “Somebody, ” and my brother was “Anybody.” When Mom shouted, “Will Somebody please take out the garbage,” it was a statement not a question and I jumped to attention. If the question was, “Did Anybody feed the rabbit?” my brother was on...
by Art Petty | Dec 6, 2016 | Career, Leadership, Leading Change, Strategy
I love the idea of leveling up in our careers and organizations. This term, borrowed from the world of video-gaming describes the fundamental challenge for all of us and all of our firms in this era. Nonetheless, not everyone gets it. During a recent discussion with a...
