by Art Petty | Oct 22, 2019 | Career, Challenging Conversations, Emerging Leaders, First Time Manager Series, Leadership
No wonder managers struggle with feedback. This seemingly simple communication and performance development tool is surprisingly challenging to get right. In my experience teaching and helping many managers and executives with feedback, I’ve observed success when they...
by Art Petty | Sep 30, 2019 | Career, Just One Thing, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leadership Power-Ups, Think Differently
This technique for manufacturing great days at work is powerful. It takes less than five minutes in the morning before you walk-in or log-on or do whatever it is you do to start your workday. I learned it from someone whose name I’ve long forgotten. I’m forever...
by Art Petty | Sep 26, 2019 | Career, Career Reinvention, Just One Thing, Think Differently
How Satisfied Are You with “You” in Your Career? It happens to just about everyone during their careers. Those who say it doesn’t are fooling themselves. The “it” I’m referencing is a period of doubt about where they are and what they are doing in their...
by Art Petty | Sep 24, 2019 | Career, Decision-Making, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change, Think Differently
“Seriously, do you have to be a jerk to get ahead in this organization?” The “jerk” question comes up fairly frequently in my travels coaching emerging leaders. Unfortunately, my inability to utter “Absolutely not!” surprises and...
by Art Petty | Sep 16, 2019 | Career, Career Reinvention, Just One Thing, Leadership, Leading Change, Think Differently
Every year I read Peter Drucker’s classic article, “Managing Oneself” (HBR, subscription required or via other collections) as part of my personal-professional career navigation process. His powerful questions and frank commentary on what we need to...
by Art Petty | Sep 10, 2019 | Career, Career Reinvention
Is It Time to Become You at Your Best? I talk with a great number of people who express interest in making a major shift in their careers. For many, it’s a fantasy that helps them navigate the tough days. For a few, reinventing themselves in their careers is a...
