by Art Petty | Dec 11, 2010 | Career, Decision-Making, Leadership, Leading Change, Strategy
I confess to having a proclivity for essay collections when it comes to reading about management. Essays move along quickly and they offer the reader the opportunity to capture quick sound bites over breakfast, on the train or in other ideal reading rooms. Also,...
by Art Petty | Dec 8, 2010 | Leadership, Strategy
I started this book series to share the insights and approaches of some truly sharp people on solving vexing business problems. This particular interview with Gary Harpst, author of, Six Disciplines Execution Revolution and the earlier Six Disciplines for Excellence,...
by Art Petty | Dec 7, 2010 | Career, Decision-Making, Leadership, Marketing, Strategy
Note 1 from Art: this one is rated something or another for strong language and emotional intensity. Note 2: In the spirit of my post, “At Least 20 Things to Stop Doing as a Leader,” which has grown well north of 50 thanks to a deluge of reader comments, I’m back with...
by Art Petty | Dec 6, 2010 | Career
Wondering whether you are still relevant in your workplace is one of those topics that many think about but few discuss. The “R” word after all is at the heart of our self-worth and self-esteem as professionals. We tend to perform best when we perceive that our...
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...
