1.  **You are adept at dealing with a difficult boss without losing your dignity.**

    This means you are not a sycophant, nor are you a rebel, but you understand how your boss thinks and you speak their language.

2.  **You choose your battles wisely.**

    Not every situation is worth proving your point in; sometimes, ignoring something is smarter than arguing about it.

3.  **You make others enjoy working with you.**

    Not just because you are pleasant, but because you put those around you at ease and you get your work done efficiently. This is one of the most precious traits in any work team.

4.  **You deliver clear and tangible value.**

    Those around you realize that if you left, there would be a tangible loss felt in the team or the organization.

5.  **You ask the right question at the right time.**

    You know how, when, and why to ask, which makes you seem knowledgeable even if you are not an expert in every detail of the work.

6.  **You show up when solutions are needed, not just when problems occur.**

    People who emerge during crises and propose solutions are etched into managers' memories more than those who only complain via messages.

7.  **You don't compare yourself to others; instead, you learn from everyone.**

    This is not just humility, but functional intelligence.