Hard work, loyalty, and congeniality are indispensable for survival, but are no guarantee for success in the workplace. The reason is that almost every employee is visibly (as far as the employer is concerned) hard working, loyal, and congenial, for otherwise he or she would not be still in the job. The question is how to strategize so that you stand out from the crowd, without attracting the ire of your superiors or colleagues, but only their appreciation.