by Art Petty | Feb 15, 2021 | Art of Managing, Career, Influence, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change, Self-Development
Spend time observing successful individuals in your organization who are visibly succeeding—taking on more responsibilities and gaining access to critical projects, and you will notice three significant themes: 1. Successful individuals learn to make themselves...
by Art Petty | Feb 7, 2021 | Career, Emerging Leaders, Influence, Just One Thing, Leadership, Leading Change, Self-Development, Strategy, Think Differently
The “I” topic for influence comes up regularly in my emerging leader coaching calls. Individuals frustrated with their assignments or feeling as if they’re being bypassed for the best opportunities mostly share one common thread: they are...
by Art Petty | Sep 20, 2020 | Art of Managing, Career, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leadership Power-Ups, Self-Development
I’m on record in my programs and various writings suggesting a “clean power” approach to cultivating influence in the workplace. There are ample opportunities to engage in the political environment in your organization without compromising your...
by Art Petty | Jul 20, 2020 | Influence
A version of this article appeared originally at SmartBrief on Leadership. If your mission is to get work done through and with others across your organization, you need to develop and apply influence. Of course, it’s a short drive from a discussion on...
by Art Petty | Feb 7, 2020 | Career, Decision-Making, Emerging Leaders, Just One Thing, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change, Self-Development
Just the phrase “office politics” is enough to induce anxiety or a feeling of anger. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard people mutter, “I don’t want to play those games.” Most people go out of their way to avoid being labeled as “political” because it...
