by Art Petty | Jun 5, 2013 | Career, Just One Thing, Strategy
Much like my topic a few weeks ago emphasizing the importance of finding time to think deeply about the big issues in front of us, it takes deliberate and sometimes herculean effort to find focus in our work lives. Focus is a key ingredient on the critical path to...
by Art Petty | May 31, 2013 | Career
Being miserable in a job is not the normal state of existence. If this is your prevailing mood in the workplace, something is obviously wrong and needs your attention and action. While it’s fun to run into people who gush about how much they love their work, my...
by Art Petty | May 29, 2013 | Art of Managing, Strategy
“Most people, including experienced executives, don’t like to make choices because it means giving up options. There is a clear temptation to hedge bets, to try to do everything, to attempt to keep all doors open at once by refusing to pick from among existing...
by Art Petty | May 28, 2013 | Leadership
At some point it will happen. You’ll be invited to your first executive or board meeting to provide an update on your team’s initiatives and it’s important for you to be prepared to seize this golden reputation building opportunity. While you are comfortable that your...
by Art Petty | May 23, 2013 | Art of Managing, Management Innovation, Strategy
Sometimes, you just have to call a time-out. While our tendency is to respond to the gravitational pull of our devices and the unceasing demands of the urgent and urgent-unimportant in our work lives, some issues simply require deep thought. Most organizations and...
