Traits of star staff

This post came out from The Straits Times (XX Month Year)
Title - 9 traits separate star staff from the rest: Study

Some pointers that I've got are:

Best employees set stretch goals and adopt high standards for themselves. This is in contrast with average workers who conclude that producing great work and doing it quickly means more work.

When average contributors find problem-solving and possessing professional expertise as the most important attributes of any individual employee, the best workers characterised working collaboratively and fostering teamwork as most necessary.

Volunteering to represent the group was also an important trait of best employees as they see it as a chance to network and learn beyond the scope of their individual role. They are also the first to embrace change, no matter how much inconvenience it causes.

Star employees also take the initiative instead of waiting for direction. But, then again, they also stay accountable, following up on all other committments that they make to the team.

Researching before making decisions, and understanding consequences is a rule for star employees, who also do not dwell on other people's errors.

Best employees learn from their mistakes. Most people over react to their mistakes at work. As a result, they end up trying to hide them or to continue behaviours that have already proven unproductive.

Lastly, they can stand out by providing honest feedback to their co-workers. It is not a matter of chastising people, but of raising new questions and offering suggestions based on what has helped you in the past.

Yours,
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