by Art Petty | Mar 29, 2009 | Career, Leadership Caffeine, Project Management
A healthy spring snowstorm blanketed the northwest suburbs of Chicago overnight, making the morning cup of coffee particularly relevant as a source of both warmth and energy. I’m back with a fresh pound of my favorite fair trade Mexican Roast from a great local...
by Art Petty | Mar 15, 2009 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
I’m heading to Austin, Texas for the first few days this week, so in celebration of the forecasted 80 degree+ weather, I’ll be sipping on something cold and caffeinated by the time you read this post. First, some weekly reminders; Remember, you set the tone for your...
by Art Petty | Mar 8, 2009 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
Welcome back for this week’s double-shot of leadership motivation. The gray and wet Midwestern weekend is giving way to a promising new week and it’s time to get going. I’m brewing a pot of New Mexico’s award winning Pinon Coffee, courtesy of my sister-in law as...
by Art Petty | Feb 22, 2009 | Career, Leadership Caffeine
It’s still too cold out to contemplate an iced coffee, but the prospect of turning the calendar page from February to March is not unpleasant here in the frozen Midwest. I’ll kick off this week with a tall cup of my favorite fair trade roast. Last week we focused on...
by Art Petty | Feb 15, 2009 | Leadership Caffeine
Three ideas to help jump-start your week and strengthen your leadership effectiveness. I’ll take a French Press of the the dark roast for a little extra kick. The focus this week is on strengthening team performance by improving your own leadership practices. You as...
