What Works at Work

What Works at Work outlines fifty ways for entry-level professionals to win at work. Instead of going into exhaustive detail on theories and strategies, Hogan's book focuses on practical approaches anyone can take to make work more rewarding.

Each chapter focuses on one key principle:

• Say Thank You
• Manage Your Tasks
• Arrive Early and Work Late
• Stay Positive
• Set Your Own Goals
• Meet With Your Manager
• Remain Neutral
• Know When to Walk Away
• Be Nice to People
• Attend Staff Meeting
• Be Professional
• Line Up or Speak Up
• Write an Elevator Speech
• Be Good to Your Body
• Follow the Chain of Command
• Be Neat
• Keep Your Mouth Shut
• Get Enough Sleep
• Pay Attention to Details
• Stay Sober
• Memorize the Mission
• Dress Appropriately
• Be the Bearer of Bad News
• Write Things Down
• Avoid Acronyms
• Use Email Wisely
• Focus on Follow-up
• Be Responsive
• Build a Personal Brand
• Keep Your Pants On
• Always Be Learning
• Make Your Boss Successful
• Become an Expert
• Work When You're at Work
• Turn Lead Into Gold
• Read What Others are Reading
• Ask for Feedback
• Plan Ahead for Vacation
• Consider the Total Cost
• Learn Every Name
• Manage Your Own Career
• Fix the Problem First
• Maintain Personal Relationships
• Embrace Skip-level Opportunities
• Build Things That Last
• Do What's Best for You
• Find a "Make Me Famous" Project
• Save for Retirement
• Be a Leader
• Deliver