My thoughts on how you do it:
1. Be a genuinely good person.
2. Be a team player. Always credit the team. People will figure things out.
3. Do small, nice things for people without the expectation of reciprocation. They shouldn't require a major time or money investment from you. Just little things.
4. Show up on time. Don't be the first to leave.
5. Don't overwork. Overworking leads to negative effects on your health.
There was actually one situation where I was the last to come and first to leave. I'm pretty sure I was well disliked at that company even though I more than did my share. You're just not seen as part of the group.
If that means I’m not liked, I’ll pay that tax.
1. doctor's appointment
2. picking up the kids from daycare
3. being an early bird and coming in way earlier than everyone else
4. working part-time
Just from the top of my head.
In any case, I am absolutely against slaving yourself for your employer and that is not what I meant at all.
Heck, I think 40 hours a week is too much -- I'd much rather see something closer to 32 hour work weeks, realistically.