1. Concentrate on the outcome

Remember, it’s the result that matters rather than your role in it. Searching for glory will only damage your chances of success.

2. Let them speak

Hear others out, actually listening to their views and changing your own as a result of what they are saying. A moment of silence once they’ve finished is worth a hundred interruptions while they’re still talking. 

3. Be generous

As the saying goes: "If you catch too many fish the best place to store them is in another man’s stomach". If your colleagues believe they’ve gained from your achievements they will love you all the more.

4. Try modesty

Just because you are feeling good about what you have achieved doesn't mean you have to tell everyone how great you are. 

5. Treat people with equal status

Whether you are the boss, the client or the expert in the field, recognise that the others may have as much to contribute, just in different ways.

6. Be impartial

When someone asks for personal advice, put your own agenda to one side and base your recommendations on what you think is really in their best interest.

7. Spread your thanks liberally

Make a noise about the contributions your colleagues have made: name them and be specific about what they did so well. The appreciation will come flooding back, if not immediately then almost certainly next time, when you really need it.

8. Adapt to criticism

It doesn’t have to be wholeheartedly accepted but enough to show that you are willing to change. 

9. Fall down

One of the few common characteristics among all successful leaders is that they show they are fallible. Allow yourself to make mistakes; these are the vitamins of learning and a powerful indicator of lasting leadership.    

10. Draw your confidence from elsewhere

Don’t let your identity be based entirely on how well you’re doing at work. Robust self-confidence gains its strength from all parts of life.