by Art Petty | Mar 18, 2009 | Management Innovation
Earlier in my career at one of the world’s great companies, Panasonic, I worked for a gentleman that taught me a valuable lesson about business and about leading that I carry with me to this day. We had embarked on some ambitious new product development and growth...
by Art Petty | Mar 15, 2009 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
I’m heading to Austin, Texas for the first few days this week, so in celebration of the forecasted 80 degree+ weather, I’ll be sipping on something cold and caffeinated by the time you read this post. First, some weekly reminders; Remember, you set the tone for your...
by Art Petty | Mar 11, 2009 | Career, Project Management
I love to talk with people that have led or been part of a high performance team (HPT). Their enthusiasm is palpable. These individuals have been to the promised land of corporate collaboration and achievement for a brief period in time and they are interested in...
by Art Petty | Mar 8, 2009 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
Welcome back for this week’s double-shot of leadership motivation. The gray and wet Midwestern weekend is giving way to a promising new week and it’s time to get going. I’m brewing a pot of New Mexico’s award winning Pinon Coffee, courtesy of my sister-in law as...
by Art Petty | Mar 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
OK, pardon my excitement, but I was thrilled to learn the other day that my blog, Management Excellence, was named to Alltop in the Leadership category! In case you are not familiar with Alltop, it is is a collection of “the latest stories from the best sites and...