By Sunday Tollefson, MBA, PMP® 

This week's micro-learning subject is the third of a nine-part series from the book "How to Be a Star at Work: 9 Breakthrough Strategies You Need to Succeed" by Robert E. Kelley.

The third strategy is SELF MANAGEMENT. But not just any self-management, this is personallized method, productivity techniques, and work quality management. 

Here are  traits that star performers share. Star performers:

• Learn how to add value to the critical path (think capital in terms of growing profits or reducing losses) is for the organization.

• Choose work that allows them to leverage who they are, use their talents, get into flow, and experience job satisfaction.

• Review their personal productivity and devise ways to increase personal effectiveness and efficiency.

• Borrow innovative techniques and methods for better self management, observing work routines of others.

• Experiment with changes in their work routine to develop productive habits,...