by Art Petty | Jan 10, 2021 | Art of Managing, Career, Emerging Leaders, First Time Manager Series, Self-Development
There’s a reason I devote on average one day per working week to supporting the development of new managers in my practice. It’s important. Our new(er) managers are often on the front-lines of our organizations, and they reflect a significant percentage of...
by Art Petty | Jan 1, 2021 | Art of Managing, Emerging Leaders, First Time Manager Series, Self-Development
If you are either considering the move from contributor to a manager or you are responsible for developing new managers on your team, here are four actions you can take to improve the odds of success. 1. Promoting Managers Must Have “The Talk” with the Aspiring...
by Art Petty | Dec 17, 2020 | Art of Managing, Career, Career Reinvention, Challenging Conversations, Emerging Leaders, First Time Manager Series, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change, Self-Development
It’s humbling. I just sent a note of thanks to a client from last year who signed up for one of my new programs in early 2021. Her response floored me. “We received a bonus this year, and this seemed like a great way to use it.” Talk about motivation (and pressure!)...
by Art Petty | Dec 13, 2020 | Art of Managing, Challenging Conversations, Emerging Leaders, First Time Manager Series, Self-Development
Here are ten lessons that emerged from the great dialog in my two recent Feedback Boot Camp workshops. 1. We all appreciate feedback from trusted sources on what we are doing that is working and what we can strengthen or change to improve our success. In general,...
by Art Petty | Dec 11, 2020 | Art of Managing, Career, Emerging Leaders, First Time Manager Series, Self-Development
Are You an Aspiring Manager? Are You Responsible for New Manager Development? If you are thinking of making the move to managing (or, if you have a team member considering this move), What You Need to Know Before Day One as a New Manager is a must-attend! I’m...
by Art Petty | Dec 10, 2020 | Career, Career Reinvention, Self-Development
The Idea of a Career Makeover The biggest challenge faced by many individuals who desperately believe they need to do something different with their careers is moving from recognition to action. It’s easy and cathartic to daydream about doing something different with...