by Art Petty | Sep 19, 2019 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leadership Caffeine Podcast
One of the secret joys of writing this blog over the past decade has been meeting so many remarkable and inspirational individuals in all sectors. In this episode of the Leadership Caffeine podcast, I have the privilege of connecting with one of those inspirational...
by Art Petty | Sep 16, 2019 | Career, Career Re-mix, Just One Thing, Leadership, Leading Change, Think Differently
Every year I read Peter Drucker’s classic article, “Managing Oneself” (HBR, subscription required or via other collections) as part of my personal-professional career navigation process. His powerful questions and frank commentary on what we need to...
by Art Petty | Sep 10, 2019 | Career, Career Re-mix
Is It Time to Become You at Your Best? I talk with a great number of people who express interest in making a major shift in their careers. For many, it’s a fantasy that helps them navigate the tough days. For a few, reinventing themselves in their careers is a...
by Art Petty | Sep 10, 2019 | Art of Managing, Challenging Conversations, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
When Good Feedback Intentions Backfire I received a note from someone who was bothered by a recent group meeting with his manager. The manager had used the forum to deliver some feedback critical of performance. The way it was delivered left people scratching their...
by Art Petty | Sep 8, 2019 | Art of Managing, Emerging Leaders, First Time Manager Series, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
I’m an advocate of leaders practicing Swift Trust in the workplace. Instead of requiring team members or colleagues to perform an elongated walk-on-hot-coals to prove they are trustworthy, make “I trust you” your default mode from minute one. Practicing Swift Trust...