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Ignore these Five Facts of Organizational Life at Your Peril

Ignore these Five Facts of Organizational Life at Your Peril

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...
Career Caffeine—Why You Need a Sponsor More than a Mentor

Career Caffeine—Why You Need a Sponsor More than a Mentor

by Art Petty | Oct 16, 2020 | Career, Influence, Just One Thing, Self-Development

Don’t let the title of this article mislead you; I love mentors. I’ve been on the receiving end of several great individuals’ wisdom and support during my career. However, it’s the sponsors in my different organizations that advocated for me...
Four Big Ideas to Help You Cultivate Influence in a Sharp-Elbowed Environment

Four Big Ideas to Help You Cultivate Influence in a Sharp-Elbowed Environment

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...
Use Strategic Message Design and Proper Posture to Cultivate Influence

Use Strategic Message Design and Proper Posture to Cultivate Influence

by Art Petty | Aug 12, 2020 | Career, Challenging Conversations, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change, Self-Development

In my article, Want to Lead Change at Work? Focus on Growing Your Influence with a “Clean Power” Approach, I share three essential tips for jump-starting your influence development: Mapping and strengthening your internal and external networks Solving challenges in...
Want to Lead Change at Work? Focus on Growing Your Influence With a “Clean Power” Approach

Want to Lead Change at Work? Focus on Growing Your Influence With a “Clean Power” Approach

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...
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