by Art Petty | Mar 9, 2014 | Career
While we often associate the concept of “power” in the workplace as something bestowed by title or gained and maintained through political gamesmanship, you neither require a promotion, nor do you need to plot and claw your way to the next level to grow your power. In...
by Art Petty | Feb 3, 2014 | Career, Leadership
While you may not know this, that idea you bounced off of your manager the other day and your response to her questions on one of your projects both play a critical role in your near future success and the speed of growth in your paycheck! The best managers work in a...
by Art Petty | Jan 12, 2014 | Career
Run a search on current business clichés or phrases to avoid and you’re likely to come across a number of references to the word passion. The writers tend to be passionate about the fact that passion is a term to avoid on your CV, during interviews and in other...
by Art Petty | Nov 25, 2013 | Career
The “It’s Your Career” Series at Management Excellence is intended to serve as a regular reminder that you are responsible for your professional development and career advancement. Use the ideas in good career health! — I’m enjoying my...
by Art Petty | Nov 3, 2013 | Career
In Scott Eblin’s excellent book, The Next Level, he identifies one of the lower self-assessed items in his research database as: “Regularly seeks out knowledge and experience to perform at higher levels.” I don’t get it. I certainly understand Scott’s findings. My own...
