Brand Yourself Brilliant

Here are some ways to enhance your image at work:

- Organize your desk-your desk is "the visual".  Your boss, your coworkers, your clients- everyone sees your desk. 
- Be courteous- Being polite and respectful not only boosts your image; it also builds consensus and helps move projects forward.
- Look at your circle of friends- try to make friends with coworkers that you admire and want to be like.  It's easy to assume that all friends are alike when they are seen together.
- Network with politically astute employees or managers who are higher up than you are and have a strong work ethic.  Consider these people your
mentors and learn as much as you can about their mannerisms.  Affiliate with winners and you'll be seen as a winner.
- Stay away from gossip.
- Be proactive- waiting until you have to be told what to do is very unattractive. 
- Have good judgement- Good judgment involves thinking before you speak and act.
- Be a team player- Contributing to your team will get you some good reviews that are ultimately heard by your employer.
- Follow proper email etiquette.
- Help others- How much would you appreciate someone stepping in to help to meet a stressful deadline?
- Empathize in others situations by seeing both sides of arguements.
- Dress the part- This doesn't mean you have to dress to the nines every day, but sloppiness doesn't exactly scream "I deserve to be promoted".
- Be a solver- A solver is someone that sees the issue and immediately prepares smart solutions. Instead of waiting for someone to tell you what to do, be part of the strategy.
Most of all, it's what we do that defines who we are. Demonstrate your value through actions and affiliations and you'll create a new, powerful office image as a valuable resource that deserves respect.


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