How to be a Better Employee in 40 Days (or Less)

One of the best ways to be prepared for the future is to keep what you already have. Here are some personal observations about how to be a better employee. In my experience, the best employees reap the biggest rewards. Feel free to disagree.

• Arrive 5 minutes early (first to arrive)
• Stay 5 minutes late (last to leave)
• Be prepared
• Dress the part
• Get organized
• Take initiative
• Learn continuously
• Get motivated
• Be visible
• Be nice
• Be persistent
• Be honest
• Be a team player
• Get engaged
• Go all in
• Make your boss’s job easier
• Do it right the first time
• Develop thick skin
• Act in the company’s interest
• Go the extra mile
• Give 101%
• Make meetings productive
• Build your own brand
• Volunteer
• Do what your co-workers won’t
• Understand your benefits
• Invest in a retirement plan
• Get educated
• Improve your skills
• Develop yourself
• Invest in self-improvement
• Be flexible
• Be realistic
• Let your work speak for you
• Participate in the performance review process
• Keep your resume updated
• Create value
• Be a follower
• Be a leader on your team
• Be supportive