by Art Petty | Nov 24, 2009 | Leadership, Leading Change, Strategy
Mix one part global economic crisis with ample quantities of uncertainty and ambiguity. Stir in two-parts ever-changing global competition and a dash of geopolitical instability and you’ll end up with something that looks and feels a lot like the world of today,...
by Art Petty | Nov 22, 2009 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Note from Art: I’m getting a jump-start on my Thanksgiving post in the hope that you have the opportunity during this holiday-shortened work week to reach out and say “Thanks” to those that you have the privilege of leading and serving. The Leader’s...
by Art Petty | Nov 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
I questioned my own sanity for a few minutes after I had decided to take on another writing commitment beyond my main blog site: Management Excellence. After a few minutes of thinking about it, I recognized that a dedicated blog was in keeping with my intent here at...
by Art Petty | Nov 19, 2009 | Career, Leadership
Once again, Mom is proven right. You become the company that you keep. Surround yourself with intelligent, aggressive individuals comfortable in professionally articulating their perspectives and taking accountability for both their words and their actions, and you...
by Art Petty | Nov 18, 2009 | Marketing
Note from Art: I love the city of Chicago. I love the people, the energy and I love the feel of the restaurants and museums and the theaters. However, I don’t love the knuckleheaded political and union wrangling that blares from every news channel in a constant drone...
