Outsmart a rival at work. Never whine. Ever. But do communicate with the boss, proactively. When your boss dreams up a new project or seems under the gun, volunteer. You’re not kissing ass if you do the work. You’re working. And whether or not it ices out your rival, the important thing is that it advances the company’s goals. And you’ll feel good about that. Not only that, but your boss will notice that you’re proactive.
