9 Qualities That Will Rock Your Career

Success
in life is always relative. Some people are happy with small
achievements while there are others who won't be satisfied until
mountains are moved.

Regardless of our ambitions, our career spans through a series of jobs and
experiences that truly polish our personality and will. While we all
have defining moments that will determine our core beliefs around hard
work, persistence, determination, etc., these are all simply components
of a greater foundation that defines 'you'. A rocking rise through
corporate ranks involves a radical understanding and possible change in
your attitude and behaviors.

There are millions
of brilliant people who pursue aggressive career paths and have their
sights set on great achievement. While their ability is nothing short of
genius, many lack the soft skills that could put them over the top.
These are the traits, qualities and understandings are what make good
people great. Practical and time tested, mastering and practicing the
following qualities will make if difficult for success to elude you.

1. Out of Box Thinking
   Many
   dislike this term but the concept is for real. All it requires is
   thinking of problems though a different set of eyes, or different
   dimension. This is why many brainstorming sessions fail; most people
   sit and think of work problems in the context of what it means to the
   company, not the user, not the environment, etc. Sit back and try to
   solve the problem from the eyes of a 6 year old, turn things upside
   down, and absolutely challenge the norm. Go outside and sit in a subway
   station (or somewhere you generally don't sit to work) and think about
   why other solutions not worked? What has worked?
   
   Remember the best ideas come from people who are hands-on with their work. When everyone thinks and recommends a lackluster way,
   lackluster results will follow. Change your surroundings, change your
   views, change your thought process and come up with a killer idea!
   




2. Taking Ownership
   When
   no one is willing to own it, be the first to grab the opportunity. A
   process involving various stakeholders normally loses vision and
   momentum. A process with a good leader, input from others, and true
   direction, has a much better chance of success. Be the person that
   jumps in and takes on a new project (just don't over-commit). An
   ability to own and work towards success is a skill which gives long
   lasting returns.




3. Eagerness to Learn
   After
   a certain period, a job becomes monotonous and people become bored and
   eventually even lazy. They lose all the zeal to learn new things and
   although they won't admit this, their actions would make you believe
   they have thrown in the towel and are satisfied with a status quo life
   and career. If you really want to move ahead, don't get into this rut.
   Don't tune out.
   
   Always remain eager to learn; you never know
   what knowledge or capability will push you up in your career. Remember,
   you need an open mindset and positive attitude to approach work. If you are constantly learning, it will be tough to be or appear to be interested in mediocrity.
   




4. An Eye for Detail
   If
   you are hands on with your work there is no reason why you won’t know
   the intricacies involved. Therefore, have the confidence needed to
   make difficult choices. When you master something and know the minute
   details, your logic and ideas will be highly regarded. While people
   love to argue, they get easily impressed by intelligent reasoning too.




5. Willingness to Help
   Much
   of life is give and take. Work is no exception. If you are the person
   that is constantly stepping out of your comfort zone in order to help
   others, people (most) will return the favor when you ask. That's the
   key though, you have to be willing to help someone and not too proud to ask them for help when you need it.




6. Networking
   Your network should never be restricted to people in your domain
   but it should span other departments too. Again, break away from
   comfort and get engaged with someone from a different department. When
   you sell yourself in the market, you need people who can vouch for you
   and the broader the network, the better. A strong network always gives you an upper hand, not only to receive but also influence the information flow.




7. Solution Seeking Mindset
   People
   love to mention and talk about problems. However, when you ask for
   their solutions to those problems, they aren't willing to go on record
   with sweeping changes. The majority of employees lack an attitude to
   solve issues and love to keep them burning for long time, almost to
   encourage sympathy. It is these times that a positive mindset can send
   the right vibes across and can really give you a lot of attention. Don't avoid complainers, listen to them just long enough to hear the problem, then try to come up with a solution.
   




8. Humility
   Arrogance
   has its own advantages but it never attracts more people than the magic
   done by humility. When you know your work and are humble about it than
   there is no reason that you would not get the desired appreciation.
   Humility needs to be pitched with much care lest it lets people take
   undue advantage of you. Strike the right balance and you would see its
   real magic.




9. Being Practical
   Human
   beings are emotional and many fall for popular decisions. A practical
   decision made at right time with right attitude has the ability to
   shower you with long lasting fame. Remember, the people who are at the
   top are nothing but practical.

It is a jungle out there where
you not only need to survive but flourish too. Develop the killer
attitude for success and no one would ever dare to stop you.

Always

1. Work Hard
   


2. Make sure the world knows about it
   


3. Make sure to sell it in right manner to right people

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