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GO-To Person At Work

We all know that businesses thrive on strong relationships, so we try hard to impress our clients and external stakeholders. However, most of us pay little or no attention to our relationships with our peers, bosses and coworkers.

The go-to person in the workplace is individual everyone appreciates and for advice. Here's what you should get noticed at work.

WALK AROUND FOR 15 MINUTES A DAY

Offices are like small families.spend up to 10 hours a in close proximity with your coworkers, sharing the same office space, facilities,break rooms, refrigerators, and coffee pots. Everyone shares the responsibility of making the company run smoothly and helping it stay profitable.Put aside about 15 minutes a day to walk around, greet your coworkers and exchange pleasantries. A smile and a warm handshake can help relieve their stress and add to your desirability factor at work. However, make sure that you don't become the office nuisance by interrupting people when they're busy. If one of your coworkers is rushing to meet a deadline, save the pleasantries for someone else. 

COMPLIΜΕNT YOUR COLLEAGUES

Every so often, tell a senior management executive how much you appreciate a certain colleague or subordinate. Be as specific as you can, such as: "Ross, I want you to know what a great job Victor did at the presentation yesterday. We are all lucky to have him on the team."

If a veteran employee is retiring organize a goodbye party; if someone is being promoted,set up happy hour with your coworkers to celebrate. Take initiative and others will take an instant liking to you. A word of warning, however: Make sure that your compliments are sincere and don't overdo it --

unless you want to be labeled the office brownnoser.

CONTRIBUTE TO PUBLICATION

Have you thought of contributing to your organization's internal newsletter, website or journal? Since

company publications are frequently read by top executives, you'll increase your visibility and establish yourself as an expert in your area. This is a great way to toot your own horn in a discreet fashion.

JOIN A COMMITTEE

While interacting with the same group of colleagues every day won't increase your exposure, working on a company committee will allow you to make new contacts and show the else. off your skills to people who matter within the organization. If you behave like a leader, you could find yourself moving into a leadership position sooner than you imagined.

OFFER A HELPING HAND

If you've used the last piece of paper in the copier or printer,fill it up. Take on extra tasks like mentoring a new recruit or training a colleague in your area of expertise. Share a trade secret that will help a coworker impress the boss.These small gestures help you build relationships and spread a good word about you in the workplace. Remember that what goes around comes around, and the people you help will likely remember it when it matters the most.

STAY INFORMED

Read industry publications,reports and magazines, and be aware of market trends. Your knowledge will be obvious to your colleagues, and they'll look up to you for advice and information. They might also talk positively about you with other members of the team and higher- ups; there is nothing better than third-party publicity.

ΜΑΚΕ YOURSELF ESSENTIAL

Don't shy away from self-promotion and PR at work. If done well, it can have a positive impact and help you get ahead.