by Art Petty | Jul 23, 2018 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Perhaps it’s the sign of a hot economy, but I’ve encountered more than one person in recent days who turned down a new opportunity because it was too messy. Admittedly, the word “messy” was never spoken, but it was implied. These people missed the point. I learned a...
by Art Petty | Jul 21, 2018 | Challenging Conversations, Leading Change
Chance are you don’t have to think too long or hard about the coworkers who stress you out on a daily basis. These difficult-to-deal-with colleagues come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with one of my favorites sounding a bit like comic book character: Blocker. No,...
by Art Petty | Jul 19, 2018 | Career, Challenging Conversations
Your communication skills determine how you are perceived and how successful you are in leading, influencing, and participating in the workplace. Develop as an effective communicator, and you’ll go far in your career. Alternatively, if your habits position you as one...
by Art Petty | Jul 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Humans are creatures of habit, and while it is debatable whether some in leadership roles are genuinely human, routine begets habit, and in a changing world, hard-wired habits ultimately contribute to gigantic brain clogs. A leadership brain clog translates into...
by Art Petty | Jul 13, 2018 | Leadership, The Leadership Opportunity
I am naturally drawn to the view of the leader as a symphony conductor. I love that the conductor can bring together the remarkable talents and skills of the musicians and generate something beautiful, powerful, and moving. The leader’s output isn’t as melodious;...
