by Art Petty | Jan 9, 2009 | Career
You’ve likely heard this quote: “In a survey about what people fear the most, speaking in public edged out dying.” While I question the existence of this now legendary survey, it is at least not far from the truth for many individuals. Whether you enjoy speaking in...
by Art Petty | Jan 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
Welcome to the first work week of 2009. There are no more opportunities to hide behind a social calendar filled to the brim with diversions and distractions. It’s time to face the worst economy of our lives head on with a steely resolve to overcome and succeed. I...
by Art Petty | Dec 26, 2008 | Leadership, Leading Change, Management Innovation
How much value are you creating as a leader? How much more value can you create? How are you supporting the ability of your customers (employees) to create value? Where should you improve to strengthen your value creation? What are your core processes as a leader? How...
by Art Petty | Dec 23, 2008 | Leadership
My postings will slow to a dull roar over the holiday week as I focus on family as well as making progress on my Management Excellence podcast program. I didn’t want to leave my prior essay on Deming and the Failure of American Management as my last post before the...
by Art Petty | Dec 21, 2008 | Leadership, Leading Change, Marketing, Product Management
Note from Art: this distinctly non-holiday post couldn’t wait for a better time. There’s no time like the present for leaders and managers to be thinking deeply about their businesses and the road ahead. Dr. Deming once stated that he hoped one of his life’s...
