by Art Petty | Apr 12, 2010 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Product Management, Project Management
While the phrase is most commonly referenced as attitude adjustment, I’ll go out on a limb and suggest that one of the abilities that leaders must develop to be effective is the ability to adjust their altitudes. Good leaders learn to scale institutional and...
by Art Petty | Mar 14, 2010 | Decision-Making, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Product Management, Project Management, Strategy
Note from Art: What started out as a cup of Leadership Espresso ended up as a Double-Tall! Enjoy the extra sips and let’s hear your thoughts on this important topic. If you were to embark upon a rugged and lonely journey to the top of the mountain to ask for...
by Art Petty | Feb 28, 2010 | Career, Leadership, Project Management
The rise of “the project” as an important means of competing and creating value has profound implications for those in leadership roles. Unfortunately, in many cases, the evolution in leadership practices has not kept pace with the needs of project teams or the needs...
by Art Petty | Jan 15, 2010 | Leadership, Product Management, Project Management
Note from Art: My use of the “Driven Individual” term here encompasses the big-thinkers and game changers that I’ve had the privilege of supporting over my career. I get that there are other types of Driven Individuals…those that will seize a task and not let go...
by Art Petty | Jan 13, 2010 | Career, Leadership, Project Management
Note from Art: this topic has me deep in thought. While the issue is generally a negative one, I do wonder whether it contains the seeds of significant management and leadership revolution. I would love your thoughts here. In case you missed it, the article, “The...
by Art Petty | Jan 11, 2010 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Project Management
All teams and groups have a rhythm and natural energy for their tasks that ebb and flow based on a variety of factors, including personal, environmental and seasonal to name a few. As a leader, you should be aware of these cycles that are characterized by either...