by Art Petty | Jan 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
Management Excellence Updates for January 5, 2011: The Latest Management Excellence e-Newsletter: I’m a fan of e-newsletters used properly as part of a portfolio of communication tools. While they are just a bit old school, they do offer a format slightly different...
by Art Petty | Dec 23, 2010 | Uncategorized
After wrapping up some business today, I plan on moving quickly into family mode. Rumor has it that I’m in charge of cookie decorations this afternoon and present deliveries tomorrow. Beyond the Christmas holiday and family events, I’m taking my sons and...
by Art Petty | Aug 13, 2010 | Leadership, Uncategorized
It’s easy to get caught up in departmental or team squabbles inside of organizations. My advice: stay clear, stay out of it and learn to think and act for yourself. Some functional squabbles are legendary. Sales versus Marketing. Marketing versus Development....
by Art Petty | Aug 5, 2010 | Career Reinvention, Leadership, Uncategorized
I trot this anecdote every once in awhile because to this day, it’s still the best example that I’ve observed of a senior manager that missed the memo on the need to engage with her team members. This individual was uncomfortable making decisions and...
by Art Petty | Jul 29, 2010 | Leadership, Uncategorized
Note: the Seven Key Questions for Ambitious, Aspiring Leaders, are presented in the book, Practical Lessons in Leadership by Art Petty and Rich Petro. I’ll explore each question here at Building Better Leaders through individual “Leadership Tip of the...
