by Art Petty | Aug 28, 2009 | Career, Leadership
I talk with a great number of leaders at various levels and stages of their careers about their own experiences in “becoming a leader,” and I’m constantly fascinated by their start-up stories. Fascinated, that is, the way many drive past a car wreck. Shocked and...
by Art Petty | Apr 27, 2009 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
It’s a stormy spring morning here in the greater Chicago-area and I confess to brewing my second pot of a dark Guatemalan roast to help spur some energy. This week’s topic focuses on the plight of the first time leader and a call to action for experienced leaders...
by Art Petty | Feb 27, 2009 | Career, Decision-Making, Leadership, Project Management
One of the great things about leading workshops with talented professionals is how much I learn about the very real challenges that people face in trying to get work done inside their organizations. I had the great privilege of facilitating a workshop called Leader...
by Art Petty | Feb 4, 2009 | Decision-Making, Leadership
It’s Wednesday. How are you doing on your leadership priorities this week? If you are starting to feel the week slip away from you, here’s a blunt reminder and a few tips to focus on your true priorities. The week’s not over yet…and victory is still within your...
by Art Petty | Jan 25, 2009 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Whether you are Chief Executive, a functional manager or someone who leads informally on project and product teams, start your week right and put these suggestions to work. 1. Say “Hello.” If you work in a physical office, start your day by walking around...
