5 things to understand about your boss
It’s easy to think your boss should be smarter and better at most things than you are, but most of them are people just like you, writes Linda Coussement.
Category: People Skills
On the outs with the boss? Fix it
No one wants to be on the boss’ bad side. Here are some tips to mend an injured relationship with your manager.
A career gets hot when you ‘manage up’
Being a good manager of your boss is a skill that can propel you and your organization forward, but how and when do you take the lead with your supervisor?
No raise? Try negotiating perks instead
Even if you make a great argument for why you should earn more money, your employer may be unable or unwilling to increase your pay. But there are workarounds.
When the office rumor is about you
Here are some tips to avoid making it worse and hopefully to rectify the situation.
Give effective feedback to your boss
Remember that feedback should travel up the ladder as well as down.
‘I just … can’t … stand him!’
When your relationship with your boss is bad, you do have some power to make the situation better.
How about a little empathy?
Empathy and forgiveness can play an important role in resolving workplace conflicts.
Office fun can lead to increased productivity
By injecting some levity into your workday, you just might shake off a sluggish or rigid mindset and bring a fresh perspective to your responsibilities.
4 toxic people who are holding you back
Stay away from these people if you want to be successful in your job.