Doing your work well and not making waves is a great strategy for getting ahead in your career or getting better grades, but when you keep your head down all the time, you are liable not to get noticed! As much as you abhor style over substance, today you have to get some face time with the people in power. Strike up a conversation with a teacher in the hallway or a boss in the elevator. Let them see the whole person you are, not just the role you play at work or school.