by Art Petty | Dec 9, 2012 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
Those first few steps towards action…those first movements beyond the whiteboard and into practice are some of the most difficult steps for many teams and organizations. Some groups naturally revel in the endless debate, while others hunker down behind the status quo,...
by Art Petty | Dec 2, 2012 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
While there are many ingredients in the recipe for developing as an effective leader, two that provide a healthy percentage of the raw materials for your success include: people’s perception of your self-confidence, and their perception of your ability to clearly...
by Art Petty | Nov 25, 2012 | Challenging Conversations, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Too many group discussions in the workplace are journeys to nowhere in particular. Prompted by an issue or opportunity confronting the team, these discussion often proceed in pinball like fashion with participants bouncing from topic-to-topic exchanging opinions,...
by Art Petty | Nov 18, 2012 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
Beware the dulling effect of a predictable routine on the performance of your team. It might just be the single most dangerous adversary standing between you and future success. A consistent operating routine is innately comfortable. It’s like that favorite sweater...
by Art Petty | Nov 11, 2012 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Too many leaders get caught in a people versus performance trap that neither helps the people nor the team’s performance. These leaders give themselves too much credit for being able to change others, and they over-invest in the wrong people at the expense of the rest...
by Art Petty | Oct 29, 2012 | Decision-Making, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
There will be many days in your leadership life, when you will be challenged to make decisions that carry painful implications for teams, departments and individuals. Your ability to stare straight at the unpopular and difficult issues and make a decision that is...
