by Art Petty | Oct 17, 2009 | Leadership
For a fascinating discussion on a provocative topic, check out the latest from Bret Simmons in, “What’s Your Experience with Leadership?” Bret kicks off the discussion with the question, “Is leadership at the top really as bad as I think it is?” Grab a cup of coffee,...
by Art Petty | Oct 16, 2009 | Leadership
Note from Art: this is my first stab at what I intend to be an on-going leadership case study serial chronicling the lives and times of some rather interesting characters. Any resemblance to individuals living, dead or otherwise (?) is most likely not accidental. If...
by Art Petty | Oct 15, 2009 | Career, Leadership, Marketing
OK, this might seem like an odd one, but ask most people what they do and what do you get? “I’m an accountant,” or, “I work in marketing/customer service/support” etc. Attend a business-networking event and listen to the introductions. “We’re a leader in…” or, “We...
by Art Petty | Oct 11, 2009 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
I love it during presentations and workshops when an audience member steps up and makes a point that helps tie everything together with a great example. I recently found myself as a guest speaker in a good-natured discussion with my audience about the challenges that...
by Art Petty | Oct 8, 2009 | Career, Leadership
Ah, the life of a leader runs on worry. You’ve moved beyond worrying about your own job to focusing on seizing more power during this opportunity called a recession. You’ve been shedding workers at a record pace to keep the bean-counters happy with your...
by Art Petty | Oct 6, 2009 | Career, Leadership
Note from Art: It’s always fun when a post strikes a chord and compels someone to comment or even put hands to keyboard and crank out a guest post. Last week’s “Leadership Lessons Learned In a Crane and Sitting on a 5 Gallon Pail” drew upon...
