If you’ve ever worked in retail or a restaurant, you probably know what it’s like to want to be the “Employee of the Month” in literal terms. Perhaps your photo would be up on the wall in Arby’s or Walmart, but as simple as it sounds, it feels amazing. As we move into professional jobs, though there isn’t usually a specified “Employee of the Month,” we all want to be liked, appreciated, and lauded by our colleagues and our bosses.
Inc. recently cataloged 10 traits truly amazing employees exhibited. We’re listing Inc’s 10 things below, but you’re definitely going to want to read the entire article to see not only the reasons behind these traits, but also the “what can you do” advice from writer Kevin Daum on how to incorporate these traits into your daily work to truly become the professional version of “Employee of the Month.”
Here are Baum’s “10 Things Really Amazing Employees Do“:
- Enthusiastically Learn All Aspects of the Business
- Steward the Company
- Generate Viable Opportunities
- Resolve Issues Before They Are Issues
- Tell It Like It Is
- Demonstrate High Standards, With Low Maintenance
- Grow Themselves, and Others
- Research, Apply, and Refine
- Stimulate Happiness
- Facilitate Amazing Bosses
About the Author: Marcy Twete
Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.
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