by Art Petty | Dec 2, 2010 | Career, Leadership
Several years ago, I set out to ride 1,000 miles in my limited spare time during a hot Chicago summer. It took me until October to complete the deal, and the sheer anticipation of the accomplishment served as a powerful driver. Of course, all along I had visions of...
by Art Petty | Dec 1, 2010 | Leadership
Note from Art: I’m on the soapbox. Great cultures and great performance comes from building teams with strong shared values and a hunger to learn and grow. Too often, we let toxic people linger and the result is….well, it’s toxic. I spend a great...
by Art Petty | Nov 30, 2010 | Career, Leadership, Leading Change, Project Management
At some point during the past year I became a regular reader and big fan of Tanveer Naseer’s blog. Tanveer writes on leadership, business and people with a level of authenticity that is both educational and inspirational. My genuine regard for Tanveer and his...
by Art Petty | Nov 28, 2010 | Career, Decision-Making, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Like good health, you cannot have too much credibility as a leader. Too many leaders swim through their corporate and organizational lives oblivious to the reality that their actions, utterances, decisions and even the most casual of their interactions are all...
by Art Petty | Nov 24, 2010 | Career, Leadership
As we take a momentary time-out this Thursday in America from our challenges as professionals, citizens and family members and give thanks for what’s good and right in our world and lives, those of us that serve as leaders have a few additional reasons to be...