by Art Petty | Jan 12, 2017 | Career
I love the passion for career growth and success that I hear from the younger professionals I encounter in my travels. While some in our world misinterpret this energy and emotion as, “I want it all now,” my perspective is it’s more of, “I want to do something...
by Art Petty | Jan 5, 2017 | Career
Congratulations, if your boss indicates she is planning to engage an external coach for you in the upcoming months! While your first reaction might be, “What did I do wrong?” more often than not the commitment to invest in coaching for you is a vote of confidence in...
by Art Petty | Jan 3, 2017 | Career, Just One Thing
In an interview with author Tim Ferris (podcast and the book, “Tools of Titans: the Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons and World-Class Performers”), former Navy Seal Jocko Willink, describes his mantra as, “Discipline equals freedom.” He...
by Art Petty | Dec 21, 2016 | Career
If you happened to catch the 90th birthday celebration for singer Tony Bennett on network television, you enjoyed a rare musical treat filled with surprises. I expected Michael Bublé Lady Gaga and Andrea Bocelli to bring down the house, but who knew actor Kevin Spacey...
by Art Petty | Dec 6, 2016 | Career, Leadership, Leading Change, Strategy
I love the idea of leveling up in our careers and organizations. This term, borrowed from the world of video-gaming describes the fundamental challenge for all of us and all of our firms in this era. Nonetheless, not everyone gets it. During a recent discussion with a...
by Art Petty | Oct 23, 2016 | Career
I published an article recently at The Balance, entitled: “Finding Meaning and Purpose in Your Work as a Manager.” The essence of the article is that you give life to the meaning and purpose by how you think about and approach your work. If your emphasis...
