Rise

<b>A straight-shooting Silicon Valley executive reveals insider career strategies to becoming a great leader developing your network succeeding without wasting time and managing trade-offs between your work and life so your life works. </b> <p/>Patty Azzarello became the youngest general manager at Hewlett-Packard at age thirty-three ran a $1 billion software business at thirty-five and became a CEO at thirty-eight-all without turning into a self-centered miserable jerk. In <i>Rise</i> Azzarello shares the insider secrets to advancing your career (while having a life) in three practical steps: <p/> Do Better: Set ruthless priorities and work and lead more strategically to deal with frustrating obstacles. <br>Look Better: Build your credibility with the people who can help (or blacklist) you. <br>Connect Better: Develop your network without being political. Get on the List of people who get the best opportunities. <p/> Whether you are just starting up the corporate ladder stuck midcareer transitioning or eyeing the corner office <i>Rise</i> shows you the difference between getting ahead and just working hard.