by Art Petty | Mar 18, 2018 | Art of Managing, First Time Manager Series, Leadership
There are certain cringe-promoting phrases in our organizational lives, and, “I’ve got an open door policy” just gives me the heebie-jeebies. While I suspect some manager somewhere means good by it, I’ve watched too many managers misuse, abuse, and outright lie about...
by Art Petty | Mar 17, 2018 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leadership Power-Ups, Leading Change
In a perfect world, we would all start our roles as managers and emerging leaders fully aware of the behaviors and ingredients that promote success. In reality, the work of leading is learned through clumsy practice and (hopefully) refined over time. I for one would...
by Art Petty | Mar 10, 2018 | Career, Career Re-mix
The single most important part of my own personal journey for career reinvention has been integrating an obsession with exercise and diet into the work of transforming from corporate executive to a successful executive and career coach and speaker. The benefits from...
by Art Petty | Mar 9, 2018 | Art of Managing, Career, Emerging Leaders, Leadership
Look below the surface at any successful business, and you’ll find a collection of capable and even extraordinary managers. While top leaders often gain the spotlight, every senior leader knows good managers make organizations go and grow. Why then does the focus on...
by Art Petty | Mar 2, 2018 | Career, Career Re-mix
For many experienced professionals, there’s a tug-of-war going on in their minds, pitting who they are in their careers and what they do, versus the pull of “there must be something more.” Many resolve this contest by letting go of the rope and relegating themselves...
