Get to work early or leave late. It's amazing how much you can accomplish without people and telephone interruptions. An extra half an hour on each end of the day can make a big difference in getting your job done. Respect other people's values. Different does not mean inferior.
Respect is the foundation for successful relationships.
Diverse approaches make for more creative and effective problem-solving. Learn to separate facts from opinions, issues from feelings. Focus on defining the problem, then solving it diplomatically. Negotiate differences of opinion. Team success depends on mutual agreement.