11 SIGNS THAT YOU’RE AN INCREDIBLY VALUABLE TEAM MEMBER
Most people don't want to get cocky. That's why it can be difficult to identify yourself as a standout member of your team.
Of course, you don't want to be arrogant, but it's also important to know your worth. Requesting feedback is a good idea, but, depending on your circumstances and your leaders’ communication style, this can sometimes be difficult to do.
How, then, can you tell if you're just doing OK, or killing it in your role?
You get along great with your fellow team members
Not only do people enjoy being around you, but you're an awesome team player. Plus, this probably means that you're a great fit for the culture of your practice.
You're honest
You're transparent with EVERYONE on the team. You speak frankly and candidly. Most importantly, you're willing to be vulnerable.
In practices with toxic cultures, honesty may be overlooked - it might even get you in trouble. But when you're in a practice with a strong, ethical grounding, you're willingness to be open is a contribution.
You're constantly improving yourself
At a certain point, most of us settle for good enough. Truly stellar team members are never quite content. They're constantly learning new things, trying new approaches, and striving to work smarter. They're a bit restless and always seeking to improve themselves... regardless of their level of experience.
You hold yourself accountable
Holding yourself accountable and taking on responsibility will likely go over well. You don’t wait for others to check up on your follow through.
You're reliable
You're like clockwork. You say you're going to do something, and you do it right every time. You're trustworthy and dependable. You show up – not just physically, but mentally as well.
You rise above office politics and drama
No one is 100% immune to office politics. But YOU get to decide whether or not to participate!
You mentor others
If others are looking to you for guidance, you can rest assured that they already have value for you as a team player. You don’t protect information to serve your own agenda, but rather do everything you can to set others up for success.
You're proactive
You don't sit around waiting to be told what to do. You go out, find problems, and then work to discover solutions.
You speak out
Effective communicators make for likable team members. You don't bottle things up, and you express yourself clearly without letting emotion rule. That's an important skill.
You finish what you start
Ambition and imagination are nothing without perseverance. You might have plenty of great ideas and plans, but if you don't finish any projects, you'll never be a standout team member and more importantly, your team won’t trust you.
You're a conscientious person
Being nice and doing what you are told is good, but it won't always provide opportunity for growth. People want to be around those who are conscientious -- characterized by being humble, hungry and smart