by Art Petty | Aug 13, 2018 | Art of Managing, High Performance Management Teams, Leadership, Leading Change, Management Innovation, Strategy
In a world where standing still is akin to moving backward at the speed of change, I often encounter management teams operating in a state of denial about the world unfolding in front of them. They get caught up in supporting dated strategies while preoccupying on the...
by Art Petty | Mar 10, 2016 | Art of Managing, Leadership
In 30 years of marriage, my wife and I have disagreed on only a few issues of consequence. One of those is our taste in movies. (Hey, movies are consequential!) I am addicted to character study and she loves action movies. Because marriage is built on compromise, we...
by Art Petty | Jan 26, 2016 | Art of Managing, High Performance Management Teams, Strategy
In my considerable time working for and around large firms, I’ve been on the receiving end of exactly one good, constructive business review with a team from corporate. That makes the score approximately 119 lousy experiences to 1 that was worth a damn. I’ll rail at...
by Art Petty | Jan 6, 2016 | Art of Managing, Leadership
I was intrigued by the recent article in the Wall Street Journal (registration or subscription may be required), entitled: “Nice is a Four-Letter Word at Companies Practicing Radical Candor.” The opening of the article offers: Companies from advertising firm Deutsch...
by Art Petty | Dec 8, 2015 | Art of Managing, Strategy
If you’ve ever dealt with a complex medical issue, you understand how difficult it sometimes is to identify the real problem. Yet, pinpointing this problem is essential to developing the best possible treatment regimen. The proper diagnosis is essential to determining...
