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Today’s guest post is from Mike St. Pierre, host of The Daily Saint, a productivity blog.

Nobody likes a know-it-all.  We could lump into that category those who get things done at work but steamroll their colleagues in the process.  I witnessed this (again) during last week’s episode of Design Star, the HGTV reality show where 12 “lucky contestants” design their way towards their own show.

Rob got the ax last week because he had a lousy attitude.  After insulting his team mate, he proceeded to call the judges fools and cry for all of us to see.  Poor Rob, if he had only worked a bit more on his attitude and a bit less on his fake tears.  (Rob’s exit interview)

We rarely hear about how attitude is vital to getting ahead at work but it’s worth a reminder.  Be likable.  Be honest.  Be encouraging.  It will improve the “you” that others work with and will ultimately be an asset to your productivity.

Resources for the Road
The Power of Likability
Narcissistic Leaders: the Incredible Pros, the Inevitable Cons
Fool vs. Jerk - Whom Would You Hire?