The focus should be on becoming a strong andinfluential personality – cultivate compelling communication skills, focus on building trust and learn how to expand and leverage your professional network.

Information is the key to success, anywhere and everywhere. Right information matters the most. This applies to your work place too.

Move out of your comfort zone, develop those necessary skills and go all out for that much needed advancement!

Emotions don't distract high performers.

Knowing the background and history of the person you are trying to connect with can be of great help.

Use social events, social networks and every get-together at work to build a stronger brand YOU!

Every boss, if you are forgetting, is another human being made of bones and flesh and likes it when his ego gets stroked.

In the present day corporate world, it is utmost important to build a personal brand for yourself and anyone who knows the basics of brand-building would know that it is impossible without proper self promotion!

Many of us have this mind-set which considers self-promotion a taboo.