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Rethinking resolutions — tips to bring meaningful goals to life

Rethinking resolutions — tips to bring meaningful goals to life

by Art Petty | Jan 1, 2026 | Career, Self-Development

There’s something cleansing about the start of a new year. While nothing has really changed between 12/31 and 1/1, there’s the feeling that we have a fresh canvas to paint the life we’ve imagined. Many of us do this through resolutions. I I’m a fan of resolving to do...
From Manager to Strategist: How to Use Strategy Tools to See Your Situation Clearly

From Manager to Strategist: How to Use Strategy Tools to See Your Situation Clearly

by Art Petty | Dec 29, 2025 | Strategy

One of the hit topics, according to the students in my recent capstone on strategy, was a comment from a guest speaker suggesting strategy isn’t reserved for those at the top of the organization chart. As mid-level managers and contributors, you can think...
The myth of ‘just let your work speak for itself’ Influence Fitness Series #1

The myth of ‘just let your work speak for itself’ Influence Fitness Series #1

by Art Petty | Dec 28, 2025 | Influence

Overheard: “I don’t understand it. My team consistently delivers. For the last project, we did the work of several teams and hit the deadline, yet I’m not getting credit for it.” “I quietly deliver great results, and while my boss seems to appreciate and count on me,...
Final Thoughts — Lessons on Leading from Growing Up Around Dad

Final Thoughts — Lessons on Leading from Growing Up Around Dad

by Art Petty | Oct 31, 2025 | Life Musings

This article is the third and final in my series paying tribute to my Dad, who passed away late this summer. The earlier articles in this trilogy include: Leadership and Management Lessons from Losing Dad and Life and Leadership Lessons from Dad’s Amazing Early...
Life and Leadership Lessons from My Dad’s Early Life 

Life and Leadership Lessons from My Dad’s Early Life 

by Art Petty | Sep 21, 2025 | Life Musings

Photo: One of the few childhood photos of my Dad. Dad is the boy in the center. — I wrote recently about the journey and travails we navigated this past Summer as my Dad struggled and eventually passed. In this and one more planned article, I share some of the...
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