by Art Petty | Oct 18, 2009 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
When faced with unexpected challenges, a good friend of mine intones what I believe is a fitting old Yiddish quote, “Man Plans and God Laughs.” Our modern incarnation of that is a less reverent but eminently understandable, “Stuff Happens.” My word choice here is the...
by Art Petty | Oct 17, 2009 | Leadership
For a fascinating discussion on a provocative topic, check out the latest from Bret Simmons in, “What’s Your Experience with Leadership?” Bret kicks off the discussion with the question, “Is leadership at the top really as bad as I think it is?” Grab a cup of coffee,...
by Art Petty | Oct 16, 2009 | Leadership
Note from Art: this is my first stab at what I intend to be an on-going leadership case study serial chronicling the lives and times of some rather interesting characters. Any resemblance to individuals living, dead or otherwise (?) is most likely not accidental. If...
by Art Petty | Oct 15, 2009 | Career, Leadership, Marketing
OK, this might seem like an odd one, but ask most people what they do and what do you get? “I’m an accountant,” or, “I work in marketing/customer service/support” etc. Attend a business-networking event and listen to the introductions. “We’re a leader in…” or, “We...
by Art Petty | Oct 11, 2009 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
I love it during presentations and workshops when an audience member steps up and makes a point that helps tie everything together with a great example. I recently found myself as a guest speaker in a good-natured discussion with my audience about the challenges that...
