by Art Petty | Aug 17, 2010 | Career, Leadership
For as long as I can remember, books have played a major role in my life. I still recall the day my Mom took me to the Hild Library in Chicago for my first library card. And I remember distinctly the scene a few months later, when she engaged in a vigorous discussion...
by Art Petty | Aug 14, 2010 | Career
Note from Art: this is a Saturday update on new programs, blog features and some of my latest offerings. Thanks for letting me share! This has been a productive period for my development of new programs and information offerings. While we all write and talk about...
by Art Petty | Aug 13, 2010 | Career, Leadership
Jeffrey Pfeffer’s article, Power Play, in the July-August Harvard Business Review (fee) is interesting and relevant for everyone working inside organizations as well as for those individuals actively engaged in the development of leadership literature and course-work....
by Art Petty | Aug 10, 2010 | Career, Decision-Making, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change, Management Innovation
Note from Art: Sometimes we all need a kick in the seat of the pants. A great friend and talented product manager once offered in a moment of frustration that he viewed his principal job as one of “managing reduced expectations.” This brilliant, but depressing turn of...
by Art Petty | Aug 4, 2010 | Career, Challenging Conversations, Leadership, Marketing, Product Management, Strategy
When it comes to challenging conversations, prior planning indeed prevents poor performance. From feedback discussions to executive presentations to negotiations, the moment in time when you open your mouth should never be the first time you’ve thought about...
by Art Petty | Aug 2, 2010 | Career
In my not inconsiderable experience, too many people in business are in search of the proverbial silver bullet. Unfortunately, there are no true silver bullets. There are no quick fixes for any of: revenue shortfalls, product development problems, morale issues or...
