11 things you can do today to be more successful at work

• There are steps you can take to instantly boost your performance at work.
• Those steps include speaking up in meetings and taking lunch breaks with colleagues.
• Below, we've rounded up some of the simplest strategies for impressing your boss and increasing your productivity.

The path to professional success is long, and often winding. It's a combination of working hard, pursuing your passions, and meeting the right people.

But there are steps you can take immediately to get closer to your goals. Below, Business Insider has collected a bunch of quick and dirty strategies - supported by research and expert opinion - to be more successful at work. You'll learn how to impress your boss (and make your coworkers jealous) and stay productive even when you're feeling uninspired.

Read on for our top tips.