by Art Petty | Nov 6, 2020 | Career, Career Reinvention, Self-Development
Before You Update Your Résumé… Thinking about looking for a new job? I’ll wager the first thing you feel compelled to do is update your résumé. It’s a nearly universal reflex. And, it’s wrong. My advice is to push away from the keyboard and spend time gathering...
by Art Petty | Oct 23, 2020 | Career, Self-Development, Think Differently
Losing out on a promotion is painful. Learning you didn’t get the nod for the more prominent role for many triggers an immediate cascade of negative thoughts. At a minimum, learning the news a peer was promoted ahead of you is disappointing. At the extreme, you...
by Art Petty | Oct 16, 2020 | Career, Influence, Just One Thing, Self-Development
Don’t let the title of this article mislead you; I love mentors. I’ve been on the receiving end of several great individuals’ wisdom and support during my career. However, it’s the sponsors in my different organizations that advocated for me...
by Art Petty | Sep 20, 2020 | Art of Managing, Career, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leadership Power-Ups, Self-Development
I’m on record in my programs and various writings suggesting a “clean power” approach to cultivating influence in the workplace. There are ample opportunities to engage in the political environment in your organization without compromising your...
by Art Petty | Sep 3, 2020 | Career, First Time Manager Series, Leadership, Strategy, Think Differently
Two professional development opportunities 1. Free webinar: Think Differently in a World Where All the Rules Have Changed Next Wednesday, September 9 at 11 AM Central, I’m live along with Anita Lauper Wood to share ideas and approaches to help you level up in your...
by Art Petty | Aug 24, 2020 | Career, Emerging Leaders, First Time Manager Series
Note from Art: this is a guest article from my colleague, Laura K. Bantz, co-creator of our First Time Managers Academy. Laura is a learning and development professional and a coach in several of our programs at Art Petty Group. A version of her article appeared...
