by Art Petty | Jan 3, 2018 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
A few years ago, I wrote a post on why I was thankful for those who had taught me what it means to display grit. The article is mostly autobiographical. I’ve had some great role models to observe as they’ve navigated adversity in their lives. If you...
by Art Petty | Jan 2, 2018 | Career, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
I prefer to thin-slice professional development down to single and simple controllable actions in the moment. Instead of worrying about the entire portfolio of issues and behaviors holding you back, focus on one at a time and work on perfecting or strengthening it....
by Art Petty | Dec 31, 2017 | Just One Thing, Leadership, Leadership Power-Ups
It’s hard to resist the feeling of personal and professional rebirth that comes with the passing of one year into another. A fresh start is cathartic and motivating. Of course, as anyone who has resolved to change and failed by February knows, this feeling is fleeting...
by Art Petty | Dec 21, 2017 | Career, Career Reinvention
Every year I read Peter Drucker’s classic article, “Managing Oneself” as part of my personal-professional navigation process. His “simply powerful” questions help me reorient on my true north and rethink my priorities. If you are a subscriber to HBR’s online library,...
by Art Petty | Dec 18, 2017 | First Time Manager Series, Uncategorized
Note from Art: Early registration pricing ends at midnight on 12/22 for this January/February 2018 online learning plus mentoring program! — This is a very personal cause for me. As a first-time manager, I was left to sink or swim. I floundered, flailed, and...
