by Art Petty | Feb 3, 2020 | Career, Challenging Conversations, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Self-Development, Think Differently
In my professional travels, I encounter a large number of individuals who express extreme frustration with their working lives. Many of them admit this state of unsettledness creeps into their personal lives, sowing stress and strain along the way. Through...
by Art Petty | Apr 4, 2011 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change, Project Management
Rule #17: If the flak is heavy, you’re near the target. (No flak, no target.) From Management Lessons of the Memphis Belle copyright: Eric Lieberman and Paul Byrne I’ve yet to accomplish anything worth a damn when I didn’t have a fair number of critics lined up and...
by Art Petty | Jan 28, 2011 | Career, Leadership
Note from Art: every Friday, I share three thought-provoking management posts for the week. Fair warning: I take a broad view of management, so my selections will range from leadership to innovation to finance and personal development and beyond. This week’s...
by Art Petty | Jan 24, 2011 | Career, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Overheard from Various Managers: “I have to walk on eggshells around her.” “He’s volatile, and I don’t want to upset him, so I steer clear and let him do his thing.” “I’m afraid to confront her.” “He’s too valuable to the firm, so we all kind of look the other way.”...
by Art Petty | Jul 13, 2009 | Career, Decision-Making, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
My biggest mistakes as a leader occurred as a result of spending way too much time attempting to change two people. I was young, new to the formal leadership scene and convinced that with my help and guidance, these two talented individuals would certainly shed their...
