Everyone wants to know the “secret” of business success. Guess what, no matter how many self-help books you see and how many “how to” articles you read, there really is no “secret.” However, there are some behaviors that can help you become more productive, more respected and more successful. Yes, “behaviors.” These are things YOU must do. Frequently and with excellence. Your results will depend almost entirely on how well and how consistently you perform these behaviors. So, if you aren’t willing to “do” in order to “become” just stop reading now. Go do what you always do and wake up exactly the same tomorrow. Or not…it’s entirely up to you.

First, no matter what the issue is, before coming to anyone with the problem, consider it yourself and develop a working solution. If you are working with a team, don’t fall into the role of “support” staff, unless that’s where you want to stay. You need to be seen and understood to be a problem solver if you ever want to be given more responsibility than what you are currently entrusted. And, if you are already a leader, it can pay to listen to your subordinates, but never depend on them entirely to turn problems into successes. They are looking to you for leadership, and that includes having a direction in mind before you start moving.

Next, own it. Whatever “it” is at the time. A problem that needs to be solved, a success that needs to be shared or a process that needs some guidance. If you are involved, you need to BE INVOLVED. Be obvious, be present and be impactful. If you are not contributing you are either part of the problem or, at best, getting in the way of a solution. Stop simply recycling oxygen and get in the game!

Finally, be time conscious. People have things to do, so if you are interacting in a business scenario, you need to be brief and be impactful. Then get on out of there. Say or do what you need to say or do, and be sure to do so in a way that makes a definitive positive impact on whoever. Then leave them be. You should have stuff to do too, right? And even if you do not value your own time, make sure “they” realize you value theirs.

Again, this is an incremental process that should be accompanied by specific, short and long term goals. This is not some random or ephemeral “idea” of success. This is a plan, and one that will require both commitment and follow through.

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Ronn Torossian is the Founder & Chairman of 5W Public Relations, one of the largest independently owned PR firms in the United States. Since founding 5WPR in 2003, he has led the company's growth and vision, with the agency earning accolades including being named a Top 50 Global PR Agency by PRovoke Media, a top three NYC PR agency by O'Dwyers, one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces and being awarded multiple American Business Awards, including a Stevie Award for PR Agency of the Year. With over 25 years of experience crafting and executing powerful narratives, Torossian is one of America's most prolific and well-respected public relations executives. Throughout his career he has advised leading and high-growth businesses, organizations, leaders and boards across corporate, technology and consumer industries. Torossian is known as one of the country's foremost experts on crisis communications. He has lectured on crisis PR at Harvard Business School, appears regularly in the media and has authored two editions of his book, "For Immediate Release: Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results With Game-Changing Public Relations," which is an industry best-seller. Torossian's strategic, resourceful approach has been recognized with numerous awards including being named the Stevie American Business Awards Entrepreneur of the Year, the American Business Awards PR Executive of the Year, twice over, an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year semi-finalist, a Top Crisis Communications Professional by Business Insider, Metropolitan Magazine's Most Influential New Yorker, and a recipient of Crain's New York Most Notable in Marketing & PR. Outside of 5W, Torossian serves as a business advisor to and investor in multiple early stage businesses across the media, B2B and B2C landscape. Torossian is the proud father of two daughters. He is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and a board member of multiple not for profit organizations.