“The Nine Strategies That Actually Make You a Star at Work”
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Title: How to Be a Star at Work
Author: Robert E. Kelley
Category: Leadership & Team Building, Career Growth, Motivation & Self-Improvement
Are star employees born or made? Sam and Sophie dive into Robert Kelley's research that shows star performers are made, not born.
They walk through the nine learnable strategies that separate exceptional performers from the merely competent: strategic initiative, managing your manager, networking, teamwork, perspective, follow-through, going the extra mile, leadership, and showmanship. Each strategy is explained with concrete examples, like how to frame requests in terms of your manager's goals or how to make your work visible without bragging.
If you've ever felt stuck in a 'doing your job' mindset and want to shift to a 'making a difference' approach, this episode gives you a practical blueprint. The takeaway: success at work isn't about being a genius, it's about being strategic and intentional with your behaviors.
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00:00The Myth of the Born Star00:46Strategic Initiative and Managing Your Manager02:08Networking and Teamwork03:16Perspective and Follow-Through04:08Going the Extra Mile and Leadership05:02Showmanship and Final Takeaways
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