by Art Petty | Oct 29, 2008 | Leadership
Readers interested in some divergent thinking and great ideas should take a look at the menu of authors and content at the latest Carnival of HR. And don't let the HR headline trick you. This Halloween collection of articles covers diverse topics in...
by Art Petty | Oct 24, 2008 | Leadership
To read the articles “The Trophy Kids Go to Work” (WSJ, 10/21) and especially to view programs like “Here Come the Millennials” (60 Minutes), you would be justified if the thought of what life will be like managing and working with this unique generation caused you to...
by Art Petty | Oct 22, 2008 | Leadership, Leading Change
Every few months, I run head-on into a discussion with someone (usually a prospective client) about how to value the return from investments in leadership development. The question is not asked as a means of qualifying my services, but rather as a genuine...
by Art Petty | Oct 21, 2008 | Decision-Making, Leadership, Leading Change
It’s not secret that complaining about the boss is part of the culture of many teams and organizations. The person in charge is an easy target and a certain amount of healthy griping about the boss may be cathartic for his or her subordinates. It creates a common...
by Art Petty | Oct 20, 2008 | Decision-Making, Leadership, Leading Change
While some top executives err on the side of asserting a dictatorial style of leadership that poisons the working environment and stifles independent action, in my experience, many more struggle with just the opposite. Instead of overwhelming their associates with...
