You want to be a valued team player - the MVP of your team? Not just the go-to person for crunch time, but the one who brings out the best in everyone? Well, it's not just about getting your tasks done or being Mr. or Ms. Nice all the time. It's more like being the secret sauce that makes the whole team deliciously successful.

Some people create New Year's resolutions that rarely stick.  Instead, I create an "annual theme" to rally around.  It's a mantra to use throughout the year to continually test whether I am moving in the right direction.  It's the one thing that is most important to you.  It can be a goal, but I typically find one or two words that encapsulate all areas of your life.