There's always room for improvement, and even a person who feels they are successful already can strive to reach even higher places. The sky's the limit, right? With our A-Z guide to success at work, becoming your best self can be achieved by going the extra mile, pushing yourself towards new goals, and being as productive as possible while learning, growing, and teaching others to stand out as well.
After the A, B, and Cs – Ambition, Boldness, and Commitment, another round of success-makers will help those on the way to reaching the pinnacle of progress to prosper and profit from making wise choices, taking proactive steps, and sticking it out even when things take a left turn. Oh, and they will!
Detail-Oriented
No matter the field, attention and care to detail is imperative. It could be the difference between a true success and a major blunder. One calculation off, a missed meeting, an unfortunate "reply-all," or neglecting to place a re-order may seem inconsequential, but carelessness and avoidable mistakes are not to be taken lightly as they can have dire consequences. Sometimes the line is paper-thin.
As per Forbes, "Detail-oriented employees take pride in their work. They dot the 'i's', cross the 't's' and get the job done. Attention to detail is crucial or mistakes will be made within your company."
One who is detail-oriented has a greater chance to achieve success thanks to its benefits as noted by Quora. A detail-oriented person has, "high standards, high efficiency, and a polished result." Three obvious winners.
Enthusiasm
The person with no "oomph" in their attitude when it comes to work won't have the ambition or drive to strive for success. Energy, spirit, and passion will fuel the fire behind a person who wants to achieve rather than float through the day without eagerness or even interest, for that matter.
According to Embrace Possibility, "A sure sign of someone extraordinary is the enthusiasm they have about their passion and their life. They wake up in the morning excited about their day because they know it is going to bring them one step closer to achieving their dream. Successful people tend to be leaders because others are attracted to their enthusiasm."
If you're not enthusiastic about your job, perhaps it's time to rethink your goals. Pursue your passion and success will be at the end of the path. Doing something you love is a successful move in itself.
Flexibility
Change is inevitable and even the best-laid plans will have curves and kinks in the road. The flexible person will be able to take on such challenges, leading to success thanks to thinking on one's feet, going with the flow, and being creative and innovative in the process.
Embrace Possibility notes, "Most successful people became successful doing something different from what they initially intended to do. Successful people know that if their reasons for doing what they are doing changes, there is no point to continue."
America's Job Exchange explains why being flexible is a positive trait in the workplace. "Recognizing and embracing flexibility will help you adapt to difficult situations more easily. And being flexible signals that you value diversity in the workplace. Plus, it drives everyone to find solutions that work for all those involved."
