by Art Petty | Sep 11, 2024 | Personal Reflections
I always hope for rain on 9/11. Of the images and emotions seared into my mind from this day in 2001, the backdrop of that perfectly blue sky where we saw evil up close and felt the burn of tragedy and loss is something I can’t shake. Clear blue skies amplify my...
by Art Petty | Sep 9, 2024 | Developing as a Senior Manager
Earlier articles in this series focused on ‘Developing as a strategist’ and ‘Strengthening Executive Presence.’ This is the first of a two-part series on ‘Strengthening as an integrative thinker.’ — Solving for the problems...
by Art Petty | Sep 3, 2024 | Professional Development with Art
I love this time of year. The heat and humidity here in the Midwest give way to cooler, crisp air and some fabulous fall days. And, of course, it’s back-to-school time. My wife went back today. The latest course I’m teaching at the University of Wisconsin...
by Art Petty | Aug 27, 2024 | Bad managers and lousy leaders
Someone forgot to tell this senior manager that “The beatings will continue until morale improves” was a bad joke from the ’70s. The bad habits of a miserable manager Imagine being on the every-Friday receiving end of this via your one-on-one...
by Art Petty | Aug 19, 2024 | Strengthening as a Communicator
Anyone who has attended one of my programs knows I genuinely geek out on sharing concepts, approaches, and tools that help us solve problems, make better decisions, lead more effectively, and communicate effectively under pressure. This latter topic—communicating...
