by Art Petty | Apr 17, 2019 | Challenging Conversations, High Performance Management Teams
I’ve spent a good portion of my working life participating in or working with senior management teams. The experiences range from fascinating and exhilarating to the stuff of waking nightmares. Some senior management teams have it all going on. They tackle the tough...
by Art Petty | Apr 14, 2019 | Art of Managing, Career, Challenging Conversations
Not all micromanagers are created equal. Some are a lot more vexing than others. If you’re unfortunate enough to fall under their purview for a while, instead of letting the frustration get to you, it pays to develop coping and navigation skills. In this article, I...
by Art Petty | Mar 17, 2019 | Challenging Conversations
It’s not-surprisingly easy to engage with coworkers and project team member when things are going great. People are in good moods. Disagreements are readily laughed off and agreeable solutions easily discovered. Yes, it’s easy to be a communication superstar during...
by Art Petty | Mar 11, 2019 | Challenging Conversations, Emerging Leaders, First Time Manager Series, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
You know these characters! They’re present in every workplace. And while the names are different, the behaviors are the same. Resister Ray There’s Resister Ray. Ray never met an issue or person he agreed with or a change to process or approach that he...
by Art Petty | Mar 10, 2019 | Challenging Conversations, Decision-Making, Leadership
How many conversations at work have you participated in or observed that went nowhere? Chances are, you can think of more than a few. These are the conversations where everyone talks, no one listens, and the involved parties dig in their heels on their positions....
