by Art Petty | Nov 6, 2016 | Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
From our earliest days, we are told to “color inside the lines.” I was never much good at that, and I suspect I was a consistent disappointment to my art teachers. There was always a haphazard attempt to stay in the lines and then my curiosity got the better of me. I...
by Art Petty | Nov 4, 2016 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
I love hearing people’s backstories. There’s always a connection between the past and the present. Time travel is possible. Just listen, and the backstory transports you. For those in leadership roles, the backstories for many reflect very specific interactions with...
by Art Petty | Sep 28, 2016 | Leadership Caffeine, Project Management
When you work on your own, a new website is a big deal! I am excited to announce the launch of an all new website for the Management Excellence blog, Leadership Caffeine posts and my own professional services. Anyone who has ever lived through this process understands...
by Art Petty | Sep 26, 2016 | Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Every effective leader I’ve worked around is a self-admitted talent scout. They are always on the lookout for individuals capable of something above and beyond today’s work-related activities. They are looking for people who display the potential to do more,...
by Art Petty | Aug 24, 2016 | Career, High Performance Management Teams, Leadership, Project Management
I continue to be slightly amazed and always humbled at the reception to my book/article collection, “Leadership Caffeine: Ideas to Energize Your Professional Development.” Today is the sixth anniversary of the publication this work, and the content on...