How do you define success? Salary? Job title? That mythical corner office/cube? I was at a conference recently where a speaker (whose name escapes me, unfortunately) had a different definition. Success, she said, is the ability to influence the culture of your workplace. You don't need a corner office, a senior management position or a hefty bi-weekly paycheck to do that. For me, I reach for success by practicing the following: *Transparency in process and outcomes *Clear communication (especially with assignments and deadlines) *Kindness (without being a pushover) *Accountability *Openness to feedback (especially when I don't like what I'm hearing) *Gratitude How about you? …see more