by Art Petty | Apr 12, 2019 | Career, Career Reinvention
For some individuals navigating the mid-career blahs involves taking on added job responsibilities or even changing positions within their firms. Others seek out new experiences by shifting firms or possibly taking on like-kind roles in new industries. While there’s...
by Art Petty | Feb 25, 2019 | Career, Challenging Conversations, Emerging Leaders, First Time Manager Series, Leadership
I created the online/on-demand program, First-Time Manager Academy, to fill a gaping hole in the market for practical, actionable new manager development, and, to fulfill a career-long promise to myself. A Promise Born of Experience (the Hard Way): The promise comes...
by Art Petty | Feb 14, 2019 | Career, First Time Manager Series, Leadership
When I work with new managers—individuals shifting from contributor to manager for the first time, I always assume I’m engaging with prospective future top executives and even CEOs. After all, this is an excellent place for the climb to start. Over time, I’ve trained...
by Art Petty | Jan 6, 2019 | Career, Emerging Leaders, Just One Thing
If you’re fortunate enough to be working with a coach in your professional or personal life, know that there’s a formula for success with this endeavor. Success starts with the right mindset—a beginner’s mind—and the commitment to listening, processing, and applying...
by Art Petty | Dec 30, 2018 | Career, Challenging Conversations, First Time Manager Series, High Performance Management Teams, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change, Strategy
For a change in the new year, skip the long list of resolutions save one—commit to engaging in a bit of open, positive rebellion at work or in your career. Navigated properly, you’ll be surprised how rebelling by changing your thinking and approach(es) might just...
by Art Petty | Dec 17, 2018 | Career, Challenging Conversations, Leadership
If you’ve followed my writing for any length of time, you know I regularly return to the importance of learning to master challenging situations and conversations. (Take a look at the listing of my challenging conversations articles for a refresh.) I’ve...
