Five killer work habits

What else can you do to work in a more effective and efficient fashion? 

In her brilliant book, "Work Smarts: What CEOs Say You Need to Know to Get Ahead", award-winning reporter and anchor of Bloomberg TV's 'In the Loop', Betty Liu, lists five of her favourite work smart tips. 

Five killer work habits

1) "Ask questions: never be embarrassed to raise your hand and ask a question when you don't understand something — that's how you learn. Whatever the question, chances are you aren't the first and won't be the last to ask it. 

2) "Don't guess: if someone asks a question, never begin your answer with, "I think..." Know the answer and deliver it with confidence. If you don't know the answer, be upfront and ask for time to find it.

3) "Look sharp: dress for the job you want. Your appearance is the first thing people notice, and always looking your best shows that you respect your work and your clients. 

4) "Being on time is being late: if you wait until you get to your desk in the morning to start thinking about the day ahead, it's already too late.

5) "Prepare like a demon: there's no such thing as being over-prepared. Do your homework. Being prepared for anything and everything will give you increased confidence and make you unflappable."

All the above points are as they appear in Betty's book and from her interview with JP Morgan Vice Chair, Jimmy Lee, part of his "killer work-habit" workout. 

You can find out more at betty-liu.com or @BettyIntheLoop.

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