by Art Petty | Jan 16, 2012 | Leadership Caffeine
One of my favorite quotes from the late Peter Drucker reads, “Actions in the present are the one and only way to create the future.” I talk with a lot of people who have big plans. They want to change or improve or strengthen something about themselves or their...
by Art Petty | Jan 4, 2012 | Career
Unlike the resolutions that so many of us make in January and discard just as quickly by February, our own professional development requires a deliberate and consistent effort to improve. While most people in our organizations run in place when it comes to their own...
by Art Petty | Jan 3, 2012 | Leadership Caffeine
The odd quirk that seems to bedevil so many who occupy roles of responsibility for others is their overwhelming urge to tell other people what to do. While a certain amount of “telling” is OK, particularly during crises and anything involving safety or security, for...
by Art Petty | Dec 31, 2011 | Career, Leadership, Leading Change
Hang out with really smart people and teams and some great lessons can’t help but rub off on you. I was truly gifted in 2011 to gain access to and work with and support some remarkable professionals across a number of different market segments…from high tech to...
by Art Petty | Dec 30, 2011 | Leadership
This post is excerpted from my collection: Leadership Caffeine-Ideas to Energize Your Professional Development. There’s a definite difference between focusing on not failing versus striving for success. When we focus on not failing, fear rents most of the space...
