by Art Petty | Apr 11, 2024 | Art of Managing, Challenging Conversations, Emerging Leaders, First Time Manager Series, Leadership, Self-Development
If the Idea or Act of Giving Constructive Feedback Stresses You, You’re Not Alone In a recent survey of over 500 managers, anticipating and then giving constructive feedback was found to be the number one stressor in their jobs. Ouch! 65% of them indicated they...
by Art Petty | Apr 1, 2024 | Art of Managing, Emerging Leaders, First Time Manager Series, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Self-Development
Bottom Line Up Front: A leader’s compulsion to always be the smartest person in every room not only stifles creativity but also undermines the potential of a high-performance environment. Leaders must recognize and change such behaviors. Seek feedback on how...
by Art Petty | Mar 25, 2024 | Art of Managing, Emerging Leaders, First Time Manager Series, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) One-on-ones are the most valuable engagements on your calendar. By applying the seven strategies outlined here, you can ensure these sessions are productive and transformative, fostering a culture of growth, trust, and innovation. Seven Key...
by Art Petty | Mar 17, 2024 | Art of Managing, The Manager's Journey
The Parallels Between The Hero’s Journey and The Manager’s Journey Are Strong Joseph W. Campbell’s description of The Hero’s Journey has 17 distinct stages, starting with The Call to Adventure, navigating The Road of Trials, and ending with the...
by Art Petty | Mar 14, 2024 | Art of Managing, Career, Career Reinvention, Decision-Making, Emerging Leaders, Self-Development
Bottom Line Up Front If you’ve been passed over for promotion opportunities or you find yourself relegated to less-than-strategic initiatives in your organization, that creeping sense of irrelevance you are feeling might be real. As the late Andy Grove offered,...
