What makes a great co worker

Work on developing these character traits if you want to not only succeed personally at your job, but also to develop strong working relationships with your colleagues.

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Unless of course, it becomes habitual Trustworthy Being able to keep certain knowledge to yourself and not becoming part of the gossip mill will be noticed. Self-starter No one likes to have to harp on someone to get a job done. Dedicated Being loyal and dedicated to your employer is noticed. Respectful Quite simply, treat everyone with the same amount of respect that you would show to anyone else.

Flexible One of the greatest traits of a good employee is adaptability. And if your approval or feedback is required for one of your coworkers to move the needle on a project, don't make them wait. Bottlenecking a project is not only frustrating, but it can also have a significant impact on a person's or an entire team's ability to reach company-wide goals.

If you're unsure whether or not you're guilty of this, ask your teammates to specify a time frame within the body of their emails to help you keep track of priorities. Or, if you don't have time to respond immediately, my colleague Lindsay Kolowich suggests "shooting them a quick 'I'm held up right now, but I'll look this over this this afternoon or tomorrow' email.

Ah, the office water cooler. The place where Mark goes to complain to his sales buddy about Steve's work ethic, and Sarah and Emily gather to vent about the suspicious relationship between their two interns over a Dixie cup of the cold stuff. While you may be tempted to eavesdrop or chime in on one these inevitable gossip sessions -- it's human nature, after all -- it's best to avoid them at all costs. Not only is engaging in office gossip both risky and unprofessional, but it can result in some pretty sticky situations.

So instead of feeding into groundless gossip, do your best to curb hurtful rumors. The best way to limit the amount of swirling hearsay? Keep lines of communication open. The more transparent and honest you and your team are with one another, the less room there is for speculation. Want more on this? Check out this post on how to deal with office politics. Being humble doesn't translate to selling yourself short. It doesn't mean that you're passive or insecure.

Instead, humility actually shows that you have a clear perspective and you're self-aware -- which is actually a sign of emotional intelligence. In an office setting, this ability to recognize your own limitations and shortcomings can make it easier for you to build meaningful relationships with your coworkers. For example, knowing that you don't have all the answers might lead you to ask others for their input.

This signals to your colleagues that you're open to other ideas, and can ultimately help you identify and solve for their specific needs. Sounds like a win-win. And the list goes on The lesson? Be considerate of others. If you share common spaces such as meeting rooms, be sure to clean up after yourself and avoid exceeding the time you booked it for. If you have an open office floor plan, be conscious of how loud you play your music or how frequently you take long calls.

Were my coworkers wearing headphones because they liked listening to music, or because I'd been chowing down on carrots for the last 20 minutes? For more tips on how to be more considerate in the office, check out her article on breaking annoying office habits.

New job nerves are the pits. You toss and turn the night before your big first day worrying about everything from your new commute to whether or not you'll fit in to what "fun facts" you'll share about yourself during mandatory ice breakers.

To make new team members feel at ease, make an effort to help them get situated during their first few days or weeks on the job -- even if it's just through little considerations like welcoming questions or giving them the low-down on where to grab lunch. It's a small gesture that will make them feel all the more welcome," suggests my colleague Anum Hussain. Take a look at the people you work closely with. They've all been hired for a reason, right?

Maybe Nathan is really great at problem-solving, while Sue can negotiate till the cows come home. There's something you can learn from everyone. And regardless of our unique strengthens and specific titles, it's undeniably helpful when someone shares a resource that might benefit the team as a whole. Whether it's a blog post or intriguing design, it could be just what your neighbor needs to kickstart their big project," insists my colleague Megan Conley. At HubSpot, we use group Slack channels to share ideas and articles all the time, such as this post that's recently been circulating on the concept of radical candor.

We're all busy and stressed. They enjoy sharing ideas, collaborating on projects and work hard to achieve team goals. When problems occur, they stay calm and focused on finding solutions. Team players are more interested in getting things done than quibbling over how to get to the end zone.

The University of Rochester reports that managers look for team players when making decisions about promotions and raises because team players are essential to the overall success of the organization. A pleasant personality and optimistic outlook are coveted qualities of a good employee.

Optimistic individuals help their coworkers see the bright side when the unexpected happens. Nobody likes to be around a negative person who finds fault in everyone and everything in the workplace. Coworkers who exude positivity can lift up team members who may be struggling with anxiety or uncertainty brought about by changes like a pending company reorganization.

Positive coworkers are eager to learn and quickly adapt to internal and external forces that bear upon their work. Helping students succeed has been her passion while serving in many areas of student affairs and adjunct teaching.

Currently she is a dean of students at a large, public university. By Mary Dowd Updated September 20,