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Successful professionals often share many attributes: optimism, helpfulness, commitment, perseverance. But sometimes, the good traits you possess can work against you in the office.
For instance, being known as a nice person is certainly a good thing. Being too much of a pushover, on the other hand, may lead others to take advantage of you by directing unwanted assignments your way. Being seen as someone who’s always “in the know” also sounds like a compliment — unless you earned the reputation by trolling for office gossip. CLICK HERE to read the complete article on Careerbuilder.com.