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...
by Art Petty | Jan 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
I’m not quite certain if this post is a violation of the “Boss’s Code,” much like that masked man on television who blatantly betrays the Magician’s Code (and ruins our fun in the process) by showing us how magic tricks work. Nonetheless, here goes. Every...
by Art Petty | Jan 13, 2010 | Career, Leadership, Project Management
Note from Art: this topic has me deep in thought. While the issue is generally a negative one, I do wonder whether it contains the seeds of significant management and leadership revolution. I would love your thoughts here. In case you missed it, the article, “The...
by Art Petty | Jan 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
At some point in your career, either as an individual looking at your career path, or as a manager supporting the development of his/her team members, you will be faced with a decision on whether a leadership role is a good next step. Most first-time leaders end up in...