I don't disagree with Ed or Allan, but do think there is room for a different perspective too.

Firstly, I doubt if it was meant as a compliment, sadly. I also work as part of a team. However, the nature of the work means that each team member takes on a very different area of the work. The long term goal being to link up all the aspects of that work. It means that I can be left to work on my own initiative for long periods - often several weeks. The only consultation between team members being in progress meetings, or to clear up queries that arise along the way.

I (think I) am good at breaking my work down into task areas, organising my schedule to stay on track and focussed on the final target. Normally, I achieve the required results at the right time. I work well that way, and am let to get on with it. Not everyone can do it, some need to be kept from going off at a tangent.

Am I a good team player? Probibly not, too independent. However, the team benifits from the skills I bring to it, and uses my character in a way that we all can live with. Certainly adapt to working as part of a team, I have to (and sometimes fail), but don't become one of the clones. Your boss also has to learn how to handle different personalities and how to get the best out of them. It is for her to see the benifit that your individuality brings to the team. If she can not do that then maybe you will end up clearing your desk. But if you're forced out that would be a sad reflection on her management skills, not on you.

Being asked to leave your desk could also mean promotion, of course.

As I say, it's all a matter of perspective. Maybe, you're not meant to be part of the team/flock/herd. It could be you're too good for that. Let's hope so.

Talk it over with her. You'll get a clearer picture of where you stand. If it isn't right then leave. It looks better on your CV to say you left because you weren't fulfilling your potential, rather than being sacked for not fitting in.

Best of luck

Brian