If you think about the best employees at your company, what qualities do they have? Sure, being a valuable employee involves being intelligent, reliable, and competent, but it's about so much more than that.
Many people don't realize that work success is often a reflection of your character traits. For example, if you're unselfish, passionate, and enthusiastic, chances are you are the kind of person most people want to work with. Those qualities translate to success regardless of your industry.
"There was a time when success was measured by the title you held at work, the size of your home, or the make of your car," explains Sheryl Connelly, global consumer trends expert. "But it seems society has been moving away from these traditional markers of success and making way for much more individual expressions of success."
Here are five ways to be a better employee -- and ultimately, to get more recognition:
