by Art Petty | Jan 12, 2026 | Influence
In part one of this series, The Myth of Just Letting Your Work Speak for Itself, I provided the rationale and research supporting the need to deliberately build your influence. Unfortunately, your great work isn’t enough. In this article, I help you get started with...
by Art Petty | Jan 1, 2026 | Career, Self-Development
There’s something cleansing about the start of a new year. While nothing has really changed between 12/31 and 1/1, there’s the feeling that we have a fresh canvas to paint the life we’ve imagined. Many of us do this through resolutions. I I’m a fan of resolving to do...
by Art Petty | Dec 29, 2025 | Strategy
One of the hit topics, according to the students in my recent capstone on strategy, was a comment from a guest speaker suggesting strategy isn’t reserved for those at the top of the organization chart. As mid-level managers and contributors, you can think...
by Art Petty | Dec 28, 2025 | Influence
Overheard: “I don’t understand it. My team consistently delivers. For the last project, we did the work of several teams and hit the deadline, yet I’m not getting credit for it.” “I quietly deliver great results, and while my boss seems to appreciate and count on me,...
by Art Petty | Oct 31, 2025 | Life Musings
This article is the third and final in my series paying tribute to my Dad, who passed away late this summer. The earlier articles in this trilogy include: Leadership and Management Lessons from Losing Dad and Life and Leadership Lessons from Dad’s Amazing Early...
