by Art Petty | Jan 30, 2017 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
I once received a great compliment, although it was expressed more as frustration: “The thing that makes me crazy about you is that we talk about an idea, and by the time I’ve had a chance to think about it, you’ve already moved forward.” I recall smiling, not at the...
by Art Petty | Jan 24, 2017 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Strategy
Everything about how we structure and manage our organizations is rooted in one objective: to achieve increasing levels of productivity. Create more at less cost with an increasing level of quality. Target more precisely and engage efficiently. Sell more with less...
by Art Petty | Jan 17, 2017 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
In a recent issue of FastCompany, Hamdi Ulukaya, the Founder and Ceo of Chobani (yogurt) describes how after he had purchased a decommissioned Kraft Factory with a loose idea of making yogurt, he wasn’t certain where to start or what to do or how to guide his...
by Art Petty | Jan 15, 2017 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Energy always flows from a source to a sink. The energy required to generate heat flows from the source to the water (the sink) in your hot water heater. The same happens in our personal and professional lives—particularly for those in leadership roles. We’re...
by Art Petty | Jan 9, 2017 | High Performance Management Teams, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
It’s a simple instruction that too many of us ignore. Aim for the heart and the mind will follow. From factory floor to cubicle city, people want to be part of something much bigger than themselves. They want to connect their labor and sweat and work to a greater...
by Art Petty | Jan 2, 2017 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Your purpose as a leader is to become a source of growth for the people around you. There’s nothing more sacred or important in your work than helping others grow. To do this, you need to draw upon seven powerful tools. The 7 Tools of Leaders Who Help Others Grow:...
