by Patty Azzarello Awhile back I wrote a post about Debate Phase vs. Go Phase. These labels help timid people raise issues when itâs helpful (Debate Phase) and then keep everyone focused on … [Read more...]
WHEN do you think?
by Patty Azzarello The big idea⦠If I could offer one idea that will have a huge impact on your success and your satisfaction with work, it would be that you give yourself time to think on … [Read more...]
Customer Service or torture?
by Patty Azzarello Be careful what you measure⦠BMW serves as a good example of a company that measures service vs. providing it.  But many companies fall into this trap. Does yours? Here … [Read more...]
When people steal your ideas…
by Patty Azzarello Look at MY great idea… Itâs really frustrating when someone steals your ideas or work. 1. You say something in a meeting, no one reacts, but then later someone else repeats … [Read more...]
When your skills are not valued
by Patty Azzarello Personal Brand and Defense Sometimes you find yourself in a situation where your gifts and skills donât line up with the type of skills that are valued in your environment. You … [Read more...]
Shoot the Messenger
by Patty Azzarello Who is helping? One of the CEOâs I am working with on a business transformation said to me about one of his managers, âNo, he wonât actually help solve the problem, he is … [Read more...]
Where do you get ideas?
by Patty Azzarello Imagination Many things set highly successful people apart, but the one I want to talk about here is where they get their good ideas. Short answer: everywhere and from anyone! One … [Read more...]
Dealing with annoying people
by Patty Azzarello I often say that your job is your job description AND dealing with all the crap that gets in the way of getting your job description done. Stupid obstacles often come in the form … [Read more...]
Debate or GO?
by Patty Azzarello Organizations waste a lot of time communicating badly. They fall into the trap of talking about things that have already been decided, or not talking when input is genuinely … [Read more...]
Be Less Busy
by Patty Azzarello Chances are, you have no extra time. A few weeks ago I wrote a post called WHEN do you think? about the importance of giving yourself time to think strategically. As we begin … [Read more...]
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