by Art Petty | Jul 11, 2011 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
We didn’t see a way forward on this project, so we folded our tents and went home. People and teams fail on their way to success all of the time. That’s great. That’s how it’s supposed to work. The people and groups I struggle with are those who just fail. Often, the...
by Art Petty | Jun 27, 2011 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
If you’ve ever worked for or around someone who is an expert critic…one of those individuals who can look at a masterpiece and spot a flaw, you know how demoralizing the experience can be. They look at beautiful pictures or great outcomes and focus on describing the...
by Art Petty | Jun 20, 2011 | Career, Decision-Making, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Overheard: “I don’t have the stomach for the political games around here.” 4 Universal Rules of Organizational Politics: 1. You ignore organizational politics at your own peril. 2. You engage in the politics of your organization at your own peril. 3. All organizations...
by Art Petty | May 16, 2011 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
How consistent are you in your approaches to dealing with people and problems? Is this You? Is there an early warning system in place in your office that tracks your every move from the car through the parking lot and into the office? “DefCon 9, she spilled her coffee...
by Art Petty | May 9, 2011 | Career, Leadership Caffeine
I spend some a fair amount of my post 6:00 p.m. leading programs and classes on various management and leadership topics, including international business. I love the I-Biz classes in part, because for many participants, the classes are like opening the window shades...
by Art Petty | May 2, 2011 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Note from Art: Thanks to Jesse Lynn Stoner and Ken Blanchard in their latest edition of, “Full Steam Ahead” for reminding me of the tacking maneuver of sailboats. Stay tuned for my podcast interview with Jesse about this delightful and valuable book in the next few...
