6 Traits That'll Make You Indispensable at Work
Most people think the key to being valued at the office is putting in long hours. In reality, the secret is working smarter, not harder. In my experience at all levels within large organizations as well as small ones, the team members valued the most are the ones seen by others as indispensable or "go-to" people. The challenge we all face is how to be one of these without overworking , while still getting the right things done. I've been trying for years to net out the key elements of this answer, and I was pleased to find some real help in a new book, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work by Bruce Tulgan. He has long been an advisor to business leaders all over the world, so he brings a global perspective, as well as his own to this issue. Here's the key principles that he observed that I find valuable as well. 1. Build real influence by doing the right thing for others. You get influence by facilitating success in others around you, by always doing the rig