3. Communication. What you carries as much weight (and sometimes more) as how you say it. As such, it is important to incorporate emotional intelligence in the workplace, which is your ability to manage yourself and relate to others in a variety of circumstances. Additionally, if you are naturally quiet, push yourself to speak up, speak first and, when appropriate, speak more often and voice your ideas. By doing so, you demonstrate confidence in your abilities. Just make sure that you are clear, concise and compelling. (Also, it never hurts to be correct!)