by Art Petty | May 19, 2016 | Art of Managing, Leadership
The biggest barrier to remarkable achievements in our workplaces is not a lack of resources or a shortage of great ideas. Rather, it is a distinct shortage of a very personal attribute: self-confidence. Of all of the challenges of serving in a role responsible for...
by Art Petty | May 15, 2016 | Career, Leadership
Note from Art: every year, I share my thoughts and guidance via this blog to the most recent group of MBA graduates. (2015 Graduates, It is Time to Rededicate to Learning) As both a management educator at the graduate level and a long-practicing executive and coach, I...
by Art Petty | Jan 6, 2016 | Art of Managing, Leadership
I was intrigued by the recent article in the Wall Street Journal (registration or subscription may be required), entitled: “Nice is a Four-Letter Word at Companies Practicing Radical Candor.” The opening of the article offers: Companies from advertising firm Deutsch...
by Art Petty | Aug 30, 2015 | Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
The Leadership Caffeine™ series is intended to make you think and act. — When things break bad (even momentarily) in an organization, a number of predictable reflexes kick-in. Expenses are cut. Operations reviews evolve into extended, public proctology exams...
by Art Petty | Aug 16, 2015 | High Performance Management Teams, Leadership, Leadership Caffeine
The Leadership Caffeine™ series is intended to make you think and act. — A few of the most contentious (and job threatening) moments in my career have come when I’ve gone to the mat on dealing with toxic employees. For a number of reasons…none of which are worth...
