by Art Petty | Jul 23, 2018 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Perhaps it’s the sign of a hot economy, but I’ve encountered more than one person in recent days who turned down a new opportunity because it was too messy. Admittedly, the word “messy” was never spoken, but it was implied. These people missed the point. I learned a...
by Art Petty | Jul 13, 2018 | Leadership, The Leadership Opportunity
I am naturally drawn to the view of the leader as a symphony conductor. I love that the conductor can bring together the remarkable talents and skills of the musicians and generate something beautiful, powerful, and moving. The leader’s output isn’t as melodious;...
by Art Petty | Jul 10, 2018 | Challenging Conversations, Leadership
Everything Important Happens Via Challenging Conversations: I’ll go out on a limb and suggest that everything important in your career and your firm is an outcome of one or more challenging conversations. From job interviews to leading change, proposing new...
by Art Petty | Jul 8, 2018 | Career, Career Reinvention, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
For just about everyone involved in leading and guiding others for an extended period, the time comes when the natural enthusiasm that fueled your work fades. For some, it’s a slow fade characterized by creeping malaise and a sense of restlessness. For others, it’s a...
by Art Petty | Jun 25, 2018 | Career, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, The Leadership Opportunity
One of the comments I regularly pass along to emerging leader groups is: “Put your heart and soul into the work of people and one day you will look back and marvel at the results.” And while I know this to be true—I also understand the individuals I’m sharing it with...
by Art Petty | Jun 22, 2018 | Art of Managing, Challenging Conversations, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
When feedback is not specific and behavioral, it’s not actionable. Heck, it’s not even comprehensible. Give vague, constructive feedback to a conscientious person and expect them to take an emotional nosedive striving and struggling to figure out what they are doing...
