I am not sure if this is the case in your house, but recently my TV has been dominated by the Soccer World Cup - grown men crying and the constant drone of the vuvuzelas. This, punctuated by Wimbledon, State of Origin and the AFL, means that a glass of wine and a chick flick has been scheduled for a before breakfast time slot, which is an interesting way to start the day.

We can learn a thing or two from World Cup Referees as they tackle the 2010 matches in South Africa over the next few weeks. By observing the hurdles they face and the skills they draw upon to succeed, we may better understand what makes people successful at work. And if you need another excuse to get up at 4.30am to watch your favourite team play here it is!

Let’s have a look at some qualities and how they may affect you at work: