by Art Petty | Sep 22, 2013 | Art of Managing, Leadership, Management Innovation
It’s all too easy to let ourselves off the hook for the performance of our teams and team members. We often ascribe fault to others or to situations, and all too often we forget to hold ourselves accountable. Psychologists reference this as the fundamental...
by Art Petty | Sep 15, 2013 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Leitmotif: a recurrent theme throughout a musical or literary composition Much like the repeating sounds that bring substance and meaning to great works of music, there’s a recurring set of notes and chords that emanate from all effective leaders. Respect Direction...
by Art Petty | Sep 13, 2013 | Career
If your objective is to annoy your boss and ensure that you earn your way on to his or her Short List (OK, the name of the list starts with sh and ends with t, but this is a family blog), try these on for size: 1. Engage in the world’s most popular sport, “Boss...
by Art Petty | Sep 11, 2013 | Art of Managing, Leadership, Leading Change, Management Innovation
The October, 2013 Harvard Business Review features an interesting article by Harvard Professor, Anita Elberse, focusing on the leadership approaches of Sir Alex Ferguson during his extremely successful 26 season run leading the Manchester United football club. Of the...
by Art Petty | Sep 9, 2013 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change, Management Innovation
Looking for a boost in morale and team or departmental performance? Try spending some time helping your colleagues connect their work efforts and goals to the bigger picture of your firm’s strategy. Much of our workplace communication is transactional in nature, and...
