by Art Petty | Oct 6, 2013 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Few words in the leader’s lexicon are simultaneously as powerful for building credibility and as potentially lethal for destroying credibility as the personal pronoun “I.” I’m a big fan of the word when applied carefully and properly. “I” works great when applied...
by Art Petty | Sep 30, 2013 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
From time to time, the hard work of being responsible for the work of others grows tiring. While much of the literature paints a picture that makes leadership sound like a calling (and for some it is), for many in roles of responsibility for teams and groups, the...
by Art Petty | Sep 15, 2013 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Leitmotif: a recurrent theme throughout a musical or literary composition Much like the repeating sounds that bring substance and meaning to great works of music, there’s a recurring set of notes and chords that emanate from all effective leaders. Respect Direction...
by Art Petty | Sep 9, 2013 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change, Management Innovation
Looking for a boost in morale and team or departmental performance? Try spending some time helping your colleagues connect their work efforts and goals to the bigger picture of your firm’s strategy. Much of our workplace communication is transactional in nature, and...
by Art Petty | Aug 25, 2013 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Strategy
There are few attributes more valuable to leaders than the ability to stare uncertainty in the face and recognize it as a golden opportunity to shape and form the situation to their own and to their firm’s advantage. I’ve observed many managers including senior...
by Art Petty | Jul 28, 2013 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Part of growing up as a leader involves letting the people you’ve supported and coached, sometimes from day one of their careers, move on to new opportunities inside and outside the organization. While it’s always tough to lose a talented team member, this is in large...
