You can actually get these “stop talking” cards here.
Yes or NO?
Earlier in my career, when I was faced with a scary executive and I got nervous, I would find myself talking way too much. Read More
Tag: get a promotion
The difference between politics and communicating
“I don’t do politics”
Many people over the years have told me something like, “I refuse to engage in politics”, and they give this as a reason why their career has stalled.
They consider “politics” a necessary evil to advance in one’s career, but refuse to engage asserting that their “no politics” position is on the high ground, so they are sticking with it. Read More
Secret mentors…your secret advantage
Getting support for your ambitions
Sometimes It can feel frustrating to move your career forward.
Companies will tell you that there are no raises or promotional opportunities to be had, or that it’s a bad time to be asking, or that you are not ready…
And then they keep piling work and increased responsibility on you
— and expecting you to do more and more — with no change in your status or compensation. Read More
Ruthless Priorities and Your Career
The idea of Ruthless Priorities has been on my mind a lot recently.
Quick review: What I mean by Ruthless Priorities are those 1 or 2 things that in any moment you refuse to put at risk. Read More
Exciting news from Patty…
NEW: Patty’s Executive Mentoring Group
I wanted to use the blog this week to share with you the exciting news that I am launching my new Executive Mentoring Group.
This is an extension to the membership program that so many of you have participated in over the past 10 years. Read More
Do these 2 things to win the job you want
Talented people frequently ask me in frustration, “Why do I keep coming in second? I have all the skills, but I don’t seem to get picked”
Read MoreIf there is any secret in being the one who wins the job — it’s to make yourself be the obvious choice.
How to increase your value
I see (broadly, for the sake of this discussion) two types of people in their careers.
1. People who see their job description as a minimum requirement, and respond with the minimum effort to collect a paycheck. Read More
Managing Your Boss
This month’s webinar was on Managing Your Boss.
If you missed it, you can download the podcast!
This is a useful webinar to download if you need to:
- Improve how you and your boss communicate
- Negotiate your compensation with confidence
- Make sure your accomplishments are valued by the company
- Get more support for your work, your team and your career
- Get connected to the organization above and around your boss
Free Download
If you are a member of Azzarello Group, you can download the webinar for free. Read More
If you are scared, you are making progress
Scared is OK
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
Don't be Boring!
I almost hired a guy sight unseen once who had on his resume “wheelchair rugby champion”.
He was also very talented – but that’s not what impressed me initially, or most.
I have interviewed hundreds of people for executive and senior management positions. Read More
