Six Rules for Success

1. Speak Out, Speak Up. Sit at the front of the room. Voice your opinions. Make eye contact. Get noticed.
2. Toot Your Own Horn. Men learn to call attention to their deeds. Women need to do the same. Take credit for your accomplishments.
3. Don't Expect to Make Friends. Remember that your job is only part of who you are. Making friends is not an objective of a business situation. It's just nice when it happens.
4. Accept Uncertainty. Have faith in your ability to perform and stop worrying about tackling a new job. There's no such thing as absolute certainty. Part of being good at work is learning to improvise.
5. Take Risks. You can't get ahead without sticking your neck out. Remember that failures are learning experiences that can lead to successes.
6. Don't Assume Responsibility Without Authority. Avoid volunteering for tasks where key people don't report to you. Offer your services only when you are certain there is a career opportunity.

--Adapted from Gail Evans' book by Victoria Fung