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A successful Silicon Valley executive and consultant shares proven advice and straight-shooting tips for getting ahead, becoming a respected leader, and enjoying a healthy work-life balance.Patty Azzarello became the youngest general manager at Hewlett-Packard at age 33, ran a $1 billion software business at 35, and became a CEO at 38—all without turning into a self-centered, miserable jerk. Now a private business consultant, Patty shares her hard-won secrets to succeeding at work without losing your sanity in three steps: DO BETTER (discover the vital difference between working hard and succeeding, deal with frustrating obstacles and stupid people); LOOK BETTER (be visible but not annoying, build your credibility with the people who can help—or blacklist—you); and CONNECT BETTER (develop your network without being political). Patty’s no-nonsense tone and anecdotes will help managers and up-and-comers alike improve their work lives and career trajectories while still living well.
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About the Author
PATTY AZZARELLO has served as VP of Hewlett-Packard Open-View, president and CEO of Euclid Software, and chief marketing officer for Siebel Systems. She now runs her own management consulting company, leading business transformations and positively impacting the careers of thousands of people across the world. Visit azzarellogroup.com.
Table of Contents
RISE 3 Practical Steps for Advancing Your Career, Standing Out as a Leader, and Liking Your Life
by Patty Azzarello
Foreword by Keith Ferrazzi
INTRODUCTION-Working versus Succeeding
PART 1
DO BETTER-HAVE MORE IMPACT
WORK THE RIGHT WAY
1. Be Less Busy
2. Ruthless Priorities
3. Make More Time
4. The Agony and the Paycheck
5. They Shoot Workhorses, Don't They?
WORK AT THE RIGHT LEVEL
6. The Level Dilemma
7. Delegate or Die
8. Better with Less
9. Trust and Consequences
PART 2
LOOK BETTER-BE VISIBLE, BUT NOT ANNOYING
EXECUTIVE PRESENCE
10. Credibility and Relevance
11. Your Personal Brand
12. Look Better!
STANDING OUT
13. Be Visible, But Not Annoying
14. Selling Your Ideas
PART 3
CONNECT BETTER-GET SUPPORT
BUILDING CONNECTIONS
15. Get Help
16. Authentic Networking, Not Politics
17. Imagine That!
LANDING THE BIG JOB
18. The Experience Paradox
19. Going Big
20. Getting on "the List"
PART 4
GO!-MAKE YOUR WORK, AND YOUR LIFE, WORK
21. Work and Life: Be Better at Both
22. Executive Confessions
Epilogue
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index