Increase your likeability quotient (LQ) by disclosing personal information with which you’re comfortable and allows to see you as a human being, not only a human doing.
Buy more time in your day by resisting perfectionism. Know when good enough, is good enough.
Enthusiasm is caught, not taught. Make sure yours is contagious by engaging in activities each day that allow others to see you enjoy what you’re doing.
Take time to create administrative systems that allow you to access information quickly and efficiently.
Let go of the illusion of control. In the end, you control no one but yourself.
When you’re not the subject matter expert at a meeting, stay involved by volunteering to facilitate the meeting.
Hone your observational skills in meetings by constantly asking yourself the question, “What’s happening in the room right now?”
Develop your own personal “public relations” campaign by writing articles, making presentations, and commenting on your favorite blog sites (hint, hint).
Change the one thing about yourself that you’ve been wanting to, but were afraid of how others would react.
Be a mentor. For more information on how to be a mentor or mentee, visit www.thementoringgroup.org.