Some people work at their jobs year in and year out, but they never put in any effort to stand out from the crowd, or distinguish themselves from delivering beyond what is routinely required of them. Zig Ziglar in his book - Over The Top - wrote about employees who spend 5 years on a job but do not have five years experience. Such people, Zig says, fail to become meaningful specifics in their workplaces. As a result, no one ever really reckons with them in the workplace. Sad, but true.

To the employee who truly desires to get ahead in the workplace, I say this: It is actually possible for you to develop yourself to deliver superlative workplace and/or personal performances perpetually - to the admiration and acknowledgement of those around you. How? By Practicing Self-Development - using the ten ways described below.

THE FIRST (1st) WAY - DEVELOP A MANGNIFICENT OBSESSION

Your magnificent obsession would be your ambition in life - I like to call mine (people development and empowerment)