by Art Petty | Feb 3, 2019 | Art of Managing, First Time Manager Series, Leadership
My online dictionary defines conundrum as a confusing or difficult problem. The dictionary editors might as well use the act of moving from individual contributor to new manager as the leading example. Sure, every experienced manager navigates this awkward career...
by Art Petty | Jan 2, 2019 | Art of Managing, First Time Manager Series
I have a particular soft spot for anyone and everyone stepping into the role of manager for the first time. I suspect this is carried over from my own less than outstanding start-up as a new manager earlier in my career. The overwhelming feeling of awkwardness and...
by Art Petty | Apr 23, 2018 | Art of Managing, First Time Manager Series, Leadership
For many individuals aspiring to greater heights and salaries in their careers, the idea of managing is enticing. After all, the manager gets to call the shots, delegate the work, and make the important decisions, right? Well, sort of. It turns out for many failed...
by Art Petty | Jan 8, 2018 | Emerging Leaders, First Time Manager Series
Your instinct is to spend an inordinate amount of time trying to understand what people on your team are doing. Beware letting this drive dominate your daily calendar. While it’s true that active managers are tuned-in to the priorities and progress of their group...
by Art Petty | Dec 10, 2017 | First Time Manager Series, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
I’ve long subscribed to the perspective that great leaders are made not born. Sure, some individuals have a few more gifts that lend themselves to leadership, however, for the rest of us, it’s a long, painful apprenticeship. And, mostly, we’re bad at the beginning....
