by Art Petty | Dec 18, 2018 | Just One Thing, Leadership
A Nostalgia Trip with a Purpose: A cousin sent me a link to a group on Facebook for individuals who grew up in our old neighborhood in Chicago. Curiosity got the better of me, and as I scrolled through the images and posts, I saw the highlight reel of my childhood and...
by Art Petty | Nov 19, 2018 | Just One Thing, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
There’s a positive mirroring effect when individuals grab hold of something to pursue because it’s important to them. People act, move and think in concert about ways to overcome obstacles and propel themselves forward towards this future. Even when they fight, they...
by Art Petty | Nov 16, 2018 | Decision-Making, Just One Thing, Leadership, Leadership Power-Ups, Strategy
Every Thursday for a few hours between coaching calls, I do something critically important to my mental well-being. I grab a book from my inventory of unread books and a stack of fresh index cards and head over to our local library for a few hours. And then I think....
by Art Petty | Oct 11, 2018 | Art of Managing, Career, Just One Thing, Leadership
We all have a tipping point where the volume of work in front of us moves from formidable to seemingly impossible. Formidable can be motivating. However, once the scales tip toward the seemingly impossible side for any significant duration, motivation and attitude fly...
by Art Petty | May 15, 2018 | Just One Thing, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leadership Power-Ups
Learning to lead effectively is one long continuous improvement process. No one comes to this role fully prepared for the rigors, twists, and turns created by people and conditions. It’s a learned process that emphasizes experimentation and adaptation in response to...
by Art Petty | May 1, 2018 | Art of Managing, Just One Thing, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
In a recent group setting, I showed an interview clip of a senior leader taking on a controversial issue with an aggressive and seemingly positive approach. 70% viewed the leader positively, with comments including brilliant and courageous. The other 30% were having...
