by Art Petty | Jan 16, 2012 | Leadership Caffeine
One of my favorite quotes from the late Peter Drucker reads, “Actions in the present are the one and only way to create the future.” I talk with a lot of people who have big plans. They want to change or improve or strengthen something about themselves or their...
by Art Petty | Nov 28, 2011 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
Note from Art: this is the first of a planned series of Leadership Caffeine posts encouraging you to focus on developing the leadership and professional skills required for success in the emerging world. Consider the case of “Raj” “Raj” is a citizen of India working...
by Art Petty | Nov 21, 2011 | Leadership Caffeine
In setting and adopting strategy, it’s critically important to decide what you are not going to do. The same goes for promoting people into roles where they are responsible for others. It’s OK to say, “No” to those who aren’t right for...
by Art Petty | Oct 31, 2011 | Leadership Caffeine
The Leader as Critic is one of the most toxic, idea-crushing characters you’ll ever find in the workplace. This individual mistakenly assumes that title confers a License to Kill (perceived bad ideas) and he/she takes pride in shooting down ideas to protect people and...
by Art Petty | Oct 25, 2011 | Leadership Caffeine
Note from Art: no businesses were hurt in the writing of this post. Also, thanks to my good colleagues for agreeing to let me share a few of their thoughts and ideas in this post. Fresh off of my recent podcast interview with Geoffrey Moore on his new book,...
