How do you define success--in the classroom or on the job? Part 2

Success is measured by more than a paycheck at the end of the month. Many factors contribute to one's success. Be sure to check last week's blog for part 1 in this series.

Self-starter: She learns what is expected on the job or in the classroom. She organizes herself to do the work; she doesn't wait for someone to remind her to complete a task. She is engaged. She does tasks right the first time with minimal supervision, but asks for clarification when needed.

Timely: He doesn't wait until the last minute to begin a task. As a student, he doesn't wait to do his research paper until the last week; he starts it right away. In the job and the classroom he will pace himself to avoid panic mode.

Personable: She will introduce herself to new staff or students, as well as professors. She will make herself approachable. She will smile and speak to others.

Thinks outside the box: He will think of innovative ideas which will benefit the organization. He isn't bound by the way things have always been done. Could the office go paperless? Could they make better use of Blackberries? In classroom assignments, he completes the task, but goes beyond what was required.

Check back next week for the final part of the series!