by Art Petty | Nov 19, 2018 | Just One Thing, Leadership Caffeine, Leading Change
There’s a positive mirroring effect when individuals grab hold of something to pursue because it’s important to them. People act, move and think in concert about ways to overcome obstacles and propel themselves forward towards this future. Even when they fight, they...
by Art Petty | May 24, 2018 | Leadership, Management Innovation, Strategy
“How long will this strategy work take?” I was asked this question recently by a harried CEO. The follow-on: “Can we knock this out in an afternoon?” left me momentarily speechless. The need for speed in our world is understandable. However, “knocking out” the work...
by Art Petty | Dec 6, 2017 | Art of Managing, Career, Just One Thing, Leadership
I listen to managers for a living. Some are experienced managers—executives responsible for guiding large groups or the entire organization. Others are a bit less seasoned, including wide-eyed first-time managers excited to change the world but still uncertain how to...
by Art Petty | Mar 13, 2017 | Art of Managing, Career, High Performance Management Teams, Leadership
Welcome to my new video series where the emphasis is on sharing ideas to help you solve problems and strengthen performance at work. For our kick-off video, I share an approach on setting the stage for a great day that I learned from the team I was leading through a...
by Art Petty | Jan 9, 2016 | Career, Decision-Making, Leadership, Management Innovation
In case you missed it: At the Management Excellence Blog: Just One Thing: Don’t Fall Victim to Doom and Gloom. Spend too much time reading the headlines and you’re to be excused if you feel like crawling back into bed and pulling the covers over your head....
