by Art Petty | Dec 14, 2009 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
Note from Art: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join the Management Excellence e-newsletter list and win a book. The promotion runs through Wednesday, 12/16. See the post for more details. It’s good to be a good leader, so don’t misconstrue the message in...
by Art Petty | Dec 12, 2009 | Career, Leadership, Leading Change
Note from Art: this is shameless promotion and good clean fun. I’m working hard on extending the variety of vehicles that I publish original leadership and management content in, and the Management Excellence e-newsletter is soon to launch. I would love to have you...
by Art Petty | Dec 2, 2009 | Career, Leadership
Note from Art: I’m taking time out from my usual blogging activities today to share with you a bit about the background and approach of my new program and website: Building Better Leaders. Back tomorrow with regularly scheduled content! My Personal Journey Towards...
by Art Petty | Nov 22, 2009 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Note from Art: I’m getting a jump-start on my Thanksgiving post in the hope that you have the opportunity during this holiday-shortened work week to reach out and say “Thanks” to those that you have the privilege of leading and serving. The Leader’s...
by Art Petty | Nov 19, 2009 | Career, Leadership
Once again, Mom is proven right. You become the company that you keep. Surround yourself with intelligent, aggressive individuals comfortable in professionally articulating their perspectives and taking accountability for both their words and their actions, and you...
by Art Petty | Nov 17, 2009 | Career
Almost without exception, the primary reason for sub-optimizing in your career and in life can be seen every morning staring back at you in the mirror. Notice that it’s not your boss, your spouse or significant other or your parents or friends. It’s you. We tend to...