by Art Petty | Jan 22, 2010 | Leadership
Note from Art…hey, these can’t all be deep! Have some fun with the idea and maybe we’ll start a revolution in leader selection in the process. I cannot claim this as an original idea. I was re-reading Tom Kelley’s outstanding book, The Art of Innovation, based on...
by Art Petty | Jan 20, 2010 | Uncategorized
Note from Art: my rant is dedicated to helping keep what is in some circumstances a reasonable business tactic from becoming the latest value-destroying mania. I wrote last week on “Thoughts on Leading and Managing in the Era of the Disposable Worker.” The post was...
by Art Petty | Jan 18, 2010 | Uncategorized
It’s easy to step out of sync with the modern world and find yourself lost in a sea of terms, tools and technologies that are foreign and even intimidating. I’m working with more and more mid-life individuals interested in reinventing themselves in new careers, and...
by Art Petty | Jan 18, 2010 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
It probably comes as no surprise that the primary excuse that many leaders cite for not focusing on important priorities like coaching, feedback and development is, “ lack of time.” I’ve heard this “excuse” over and over again in workshops and mentoring sessions. And...
by Art Petty | Jan 15, 2010 | Leadership, Product Management, Project Management
Note from Art: My use of the “Driven Individual” term here encompasses the big-thinkers and game changers that I’ve had the privilege of supporting over my career. I get that there are other types of Driven Individuals…those that will seize a task and not let go...