by Art Petty | Jan 17, 2012 | Leadership
From BP and the Deepwater Horizon to the response to Hurricane Katrina to the allegations swirling about the captain, officers and crew of the cruise ship, Costa Concordia, leadership or lack thereof, is always THE issue. It’s hard to fathom that the Captain, the...
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...
