Patty Azzarello

Patty Azzarello is the founder and CEO of Azzarello Group. She's also an executive, best-selling author, speaker and CEO/business advisor. She became the youngest general manager at HP at the age of 33, ran a billion dollar software business at 35, and became a CEO for the first time at 38 (all without turning into a self-centered, miserable jerk). You can find her at patty@azzarellogroup.com .

The Sometimes Hidden Costs of a Leader Asking Question

Patty AzzarelloFebruary 12, 2014

One time when I was running a large organization at HP, I asked my financial analyst partner, “What is the current headcount in my organization?” He said, … Read more

How to Stop Doing Stupid Stuff and Break Your Bad Workplace Habits

Patty AzzarelloJanuary 31, 2014

Editor’s Note: Sometimes readers ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. As a business leader, one of the … Read more

The Value of Workplace Conflict: Discomfort Says You’re Doing It Right

Patty AzzarelloNovember 19, 2013

There are several things that stall progress, but one that occurs a lot is the human tendency to avoid conflict. It’s almost impossible for a team to make … Read more

With Poor Performers, Is It That They Can’t, or That They Won’t?

Patty AzzarelloOctober 17, 2013

When someone isn’t doing what you need them to do, a question a leader will often ask themselves is this: “Is the problem with the person? Or … Read more

Good Things Seem to Happen When You Trust Talented People

Patty AzzarelloOctober 9, 2013

“The best way to find out if you can trust somebody – is to trust them.” — Ernest Hemingway I was preparing for this month’s webinar and I came … Read more

The Trick Getting People Who Don’t Work For You to Do Work For You

Patty AzzarelloSeptember 20, 2013

Editor’s Note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post that some of you have requested. … Read more

The Two Most Important Decisions That a Manager Can Make

Patty AzzarelloSeptember 18, 2013

The first time I held a general management role, I had a mentor share something with me I found to be pretty life changing. He said, “You need to … Read more

What Every Leader Should be Asking Their Team

Patty AzzarelloSeptember 6, 2013

When I work with general managers to help them get their organizations executing better, the first thing I do is talk to their team. First, I talk to all … Read more

5 Really Good Reason You Should Consider Being a Mentor

Patty AzzarelloAugust 21, 2013

I’m always talking about the importance of getting and using mentors. Today I want to talk about also being a mentor. When I first joined HP, I … Read more