Pay attention to the small tasks - the mundane details of execution to control resources, visibility, and the opportunity to build important relationships. [link to book] Don't put too much faith in the just-world hypothesis [you can still believe in your fellow humans but it is more of a hope for the best, plan for the worst situation]. If you put your head down and do your job you will not get as far ahead as you will if you actively manage your career. The best way to secure your career and make work work for you is to accrue power. Get noticed. The "exposure effect" allows people to become familiar with you and your brand [that you are going to actively manage, right?]. You can't be promoted if you can't be remembered. Remember what matters to your boss. Ask them. Can you ask for help, advice, and mentorship while still conveying competence? Make others feel better about themselves. Flatter people [read elsewhere that research has shown ther...