A graduating student recently asked me, “What is the main difference between people who advance and people who don’t?”
In thinking about this I was trying to find a single, practical idea that students could relate to, and actually do something about as they start their career. Read More
How can you make sure you are still making progress on that goal you committed to in that offsite meeting 6 months ago?
In my work with management teams helping them execute their strategy, this issue comes up over and over again. Read More
Lately I have found myself telling a lot of people that it’s OK to be scared.
This often comes up when someone is considering delivering a big presentation, taking on a new project, or going for a promotion…or even just speaking up in meetings. Read More
Last week in my blog I suggested you stop wasting time having status meetings.
This week I want to extend the conversation suggest you resist the urge to hide in too much complexity and detail.
The reason people and teams fall into this is because complexity can make you feel smart and safe. Read More
Every month I do a webinar on a topic of business leadership and personal effectiveness as part of my membership program for business leaders.
This month’s webinar was on Stress, Productivity, and Happiness.
The live broadcast is always free an open to anyone. Read More
This is short post this week, but this topic is on my mind because I have had this conversation with so many people over the past month or so.
The dilemma so many people face…
There is one kind of person (who is universally disliked) that brags, is always talking, pretends they know it all, doesn’t add value, but acts like they are really important. Read More
Awhile back I wrote an article in my General Manager series called “Why people don’t do what you say”.
It had 10 steps for improving how you communicate with your organization.
Just as a quick summary, here are the 10 points:
1. Read More
I’d like to make an announcement here on the blog, that I, Patty Azzarello, am not productive every single day.
I was sick this week and failed to get all kinds of things done that I had hoped to.
It got me thinking about blog post I wrote awhile back called “Your Brain on Stress…”
If you haven’t read it, it’s worth a read. Read More
I read a lot of good and useful books that I generally recommend, but most of them did not make this list.
These are the few books that when I read them, fundamentally changed my perspective on business and leadership forever after. Read More
You need to be viewed as credible if you want to be highly effective and get the recognition, resources, and trust you deserve.
But you can’t be credible if you are invisible.
Humble people often tell me,
“It’s the work that matters. Read More
