How to Be a Star at Work

How to Be a Star at Work

9 Breakthrough Strategies You Need to Succeed
by Robert E. Kelley
Productivity 19 min read ★★★★½ 4.5 (122)
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About This Book

How to Be a Star at Work (1999) reveals nine research-backed strategies that transform ordinary employees into exceptional performers. These techniques enable you to raise your workplace productivity, visibility and value to a new level and become the top choice for premium opportunities. The secrets of workplace excellence aren’t about natural talent – they’re learnable skills that anyone can master to join the elite ranks of star performers.

Who Should Read This?

  • Mid-level professionals who want to stand out among their peers
  • Managers and team leaders looking to understand what makes top performers excel
  • Ambitious employees seeking actionable methods to increase their visibility and value

About the Author

Dr. Robert E. Kelley is a professor of management at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business and an authority on workplace performance and leadership dynamics. He’s authored several other influential business books, including Gold-Collar Worker and The Power of Followership. As President of CEO Consulting LLC, he advises major corporations like AT&T and Bosch while his research and insights are regularly featured in prominent media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and NBC’s Today Show.