by Art Petty | May 4, 2012 | Leadership Caffeine Podcast
For many of us, the idea of “self promotion” is uncomfortable. The concept conjures images and memories of famous a**-kissers we’ve known and not liked, and many of us firmly believe that our work speaks for itself. Unfortunately, good work alone is...
by Art Petty | May 3, 2012 | Career
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by Art Petty | Apr 30, 2012 | Career
Some people take pride in being deaf and blind to organizational politics. A good friend and now out-of-work colleague confesses that he didn’t see his termination coming. He offered: “I didn’t want to play the games.” He now knows that is approach was...
by Art Petty | Apr 26, 2012 | Leadership Caffeine Podcast
Decisions are the lifeblood of organizations. Nothing happens without a decision. Yet, judging by the news headlines from the past decade, allegedly smart people and name-brand organizations can make some truly miserable decisions. The importance of looking at...
by Art Petty | Apr 24, 2012 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Yesterday, a valued colleague described a fascinating professional interaction and used the phrase, “listening with intent.” While I imagine this is something on the level of “seek first to understand,” the phrasing works for me. It connotes a significant and deep...
