by Art Petty | Apr 10, 2008 | Leadership
My casual poll of business friends and gym associates that are also amateur tri-athletes (admittedly, a small sample set) indicates that the least-enjoyable, most difficult segment of the triathlon is the swimming leg. (No surprise here, especially for someone who...
by Art Petty | Apr 9, 2008 | Leadership, Product Management, Project Management
Every organization has a distinct culture defined by its history, norms, values, and behaviors, and every team in an organization develops its own subculture. Learning to read a culture and adapt your style to fit (or at least complement it) is essential to...
by Art Petty | Apr 8, 2008 | Leadership
One of the most inspiring leaders I’ve come across in awhile is a mid-level manager that refuses to read the memo that says you cannot make a difference unless you have a big title and corresponding office. I ran across "Jane" recently in a workshop,...
by Art Petty | Apr 7, 2008 | Leadership, Project Management
I caught up with a great friend and long-time senior technical leader the other day over breakfast, and as I was regaling him with my new found interest in everything Project Management, he started laughing. It wasn’t just a chuckle. It was one of...
by Art Petty | Apr 4, 2008 | Leadership
From the same organization that brought you this enlightened sales manager and his timeless advice on how to prosper: "The only way that you will succeed on my team is if you are married to the job," and "The reason that I am not in any family vacation...
