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ROCK STAR! Two powerful words that summon images of supercharged energy,

quintessential edginess and one who is loved by millions.

So what does it take to skyrocket to fame as a rock star in the

workplace?

1. HONE YOUR CRAFT AND PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE.

Overnight sensations are a myth.

2. BE ORIGINAL

Challenge norms and break conventions.

Come to the table with new ideas and don’t

rehash the old ones.

3. ASSEMBLE THE RIGHT BAND

Smooth and soulful harmony doesn’t happen

all on its own. Think of your co-workers as your

band members. The sound is much better

when everyone is playing on the same sheet of

music.

4. BUILD YOUR FAN CLUB

Everyone around you is important. That

includes the co-worker that sits beside of

you, the receptionist at the front desk, the

woman who sells you your coffee, and the

other leaders in the company.

5. PLAY MUSIC PEOPLE WANT TO HEAR

Even if you’re the most compelling speaker in

the world, people won’t listen to you if you don’t

have a tune that strikes the chord.

6. DON’T BE A ONE-HIT WONDER

You’re only as good as your last performance.

You have to bring “it” every day so that people are

left with the right impression.

7. CHOOSE YOUR VENUE WISELY

Where you play makes a difference to your

success. You have to be happy with the

venue or you are more likely not going to

give your best. Bad cultures can drain

your energy and you won’t be at peak

performance if that happens.

8. LEARN TO PLAY SEVERAL INSTRUMENTS

Do you just want to be the lead singer or do you

want to know how to play a couple of

instruments as well?

Wearing multiple hats at work is sometimes

needed.

9. DON’T LET YOUR EGO GET THE BEST OF YOU

If you let your ego fill the room, you won’t

have any room left for good ideas or other

people.

10. BUILD YOUR BRAND

What you have to offer can transmit a

very powerful message.