by Art Petty | Oct 28, 2024 | Strengthening as a Communicator
Feedback is a complicated topic. We lament that our managers are either not good at giving it or don’t give it frequently enough. When we get feedback that challenges us to adjust our behaviors to improve our performance, we grow frustrated, angry, or both. As Walt...
by Art Petty | Oct 22, 2024 | Moving to the Role of Manager
Have you thought of managing and rejected the idea? At some point in our careers, many of us dance with the decision to manage or remain on a contributor track. Recently, I’ve heard from a number of individuals who reject the idea of moving to manager, in large...
by Art Petty | Oct 17, 2024 | Personal Reflections, The Management System
For the management of business-to-consumer (B2C) organizations, the retail or service location is, of course, the ultimate proving ground. The experience for the consumer—good or bad, reflects the organization’s management systems from values, commitment to...
by Art Petty | Oct 14, 2024 | Developing as a Senior Manager, Talking About Strategy
Few management team activities are more important than those focused on strategy. Few management team activities are more frustrating than those focused on strategy. Let’s explore the challenges most management teams encounter and share guidance on improving the...
by Art Petty | Oct 8, 2024 | Great Leadership and Management Thinkers—Interviews
I love the subtitle of Dr. Rebecca Homkes’ new book: Survive, Reset, Thrive. It reads Leading breakthrough growth strategy in volatile times! Rebecca Homkes lives up to it and more in this fabulous playbook on embracing and leveraging uncertainty and navigating...
