by Art Petty | Jun 14, 2018 | Emerging Leaders, First Time Manager Series, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leadership Power-Ups
For the record, I love Tom Peters’ latest book, “The Excellence Dividend: Meeting the Tech Tide with Work that Wows and Jobs that Last.” It reads like a common-sense punch-in-the-nose reminder on pursuing excellence in the moment with every breath and action you and...
by Art Petty | Jun 4, 2018 | Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change, Management Innovation, Strategy
One of the many conundrums of today’s overtaxed and under-resourced front-line managers is the issue of coaching the development of emerging leaders. Few argue with the importance of this objective, yet the “how” is an abstract concept. The words make sense and heads...
by Art Petty | May 15, 2018 | Just One Thing, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leadership Power-Ups
Learning to lead effectively is one long continuous improvement process. No one comes to this role fully prepared for the rigors, twists, and turns created by people and conditions. It’s a learned process that emphasizes experimentation and adaptation in response to...
by Art Petty | May 14, 2018 | Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Some of the most effective and successful leaders I know readily describe themselves as misfits. They describe themselves as often feeling different or out-of-place, and uncomfortable in many business social settings. One CEO suggested he was a lifetime member of the...
by Art Petty | May 1, 2018 | Art of Managing, Just One Thing, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
In a recent group setting, I showed an interview clip of a senior leader taking on a controversial issue with an aggressive and seemingly positive approach. 70% viewed the leader positively, with comments including brilliant and courageous. The other 30% were having...
by Art Petty | Apr 22, 2018 | Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Strategy
I want, you want, we all want leaders and managers who can think strategically, help others navigate complexity, create inclusivity, and genuinely provide an environment where individuals and teams are intrinsically motivated to excel. Add in the ability to assist...
