Standing out
It is situational whether standing out of the crowd at work is good for you. Follow the crowd if there is strict chain of command (hierarchy) culture is in place, there are toxic people around you, and/or your boss is a narcissist, a bully, or a machiavellian. Stand out if rewards are merit-based, there is fair competition, and the human environment is supporting. In either case understand the interest of people around you. Make sure you can contribute to what they are discussing, doing. Smile like Mona Lisa.