by Art Petty | Dec 6, 2017 | Art of Managing, Career, Just One Thing, Leadership
I listen to managers for a living. Some are experienced managers—executives responsible for guiding large groups or the entire organization. Others are a bit less seasoned, including wide-eyed first-time managers excited to change the world but still uncertain how to...
by Art Petty | Dec 3, 2017 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
After 13 years of serving as a manager, I was burned out on being responsible for the work of others. I needed a leadership break. The daily grind of endless issues, squabbles, and general people issues had torpedoed my energy. I was grumpy, disgruntled, and...
by Art Petty | Nov 29, 2017 | First Time Manager Series
If you’ve ever worked under a totalitarian dictator of a manager, you know how oppressive this experience is for everyone involved. One of the frequent laments I hear from individuals is, “I have a lot of ideas, but no one listens.” Manager, your job is to listen. In...
by Art Petty | Nov 28, 2017 | Career, Career Re-mix
Something interesting happens to all of us as we navigate through our careers—we develop a view to ourselves disconnected from how others see us. This difference in perception is problematic in many situations and potentially debilitating when it comes to the process...
by Art Petty | Nov 27, 2017 | Leadership, Leadership Power-Ups
There’s a definite difference between focusing on not failing versus striving for success. When we focus on not failing, fear rents space in our minds and dictates our actions. Every situation becomes an exercise in risk minimization. We see monsters in every...
