Andy Robinson’s Career Success! Career Tip of the Day

Setting yourself apart from the crowd demands that you go above and beyond the expectations of others -- on an ongoing basis.

Make it a point TODAY and every day to exceed expectations and "over deliver" to others.  Consider these ideas:

• If you observe a colleague struggling with a problem, offer a helping hand.  Sometimes just a few words of encouragement make a huge difference.

• Make sure you return all phone call messages by the end of the day.  If you don't have time for a discussion with the person, at least call back to set up a time to talk in the near future.

• Follow the "One-Thing More" rule -- Whenever someone asks you to something and you agree to do it, deliver on time and add one-thing more than was asked for.  It may be something simple, but the accumulation of those little "one-thing more" bonuses will get noticed and will set you apart.

• Always arrive early.  Whether it's a meeting, a lunch appointment, a conference call or a sales call -- get there early by at least five minutes.  Arriving a bit early shows respect for others and demonstrates that you care.

• Consistently beat your budget. Manage your time wisely, look for cost-saving opportunities, manage against a well-thought-out plan.  Be "that guy" (or gal) who consistently gets things done ahead of time and under budget.

• Anticipate the needs of your manager/leader.  Step up and volunteer to help out whenever necessary.

• Be proactive -- get it done before you're asked to do it.

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Andy Robinson
Executive Coach, Strategic Thinking Partner
CRG Leadership Institute LLC
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