You usually donβt get to choose your boss, but you can learn from them. Here are 20 things I have learned from my bosses over the years.
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How to Get Your Boss to Say “Yes,” Part 3
The ability to sell an idea or project to your boss is critical to your success. In this three-part series I share six steps for doing it more effectively.
How to Get Your Boss to Say “Yes,” Part 2
The ability to sell an idea or project to your boss is critical to your success. In this three-part series I share six steps for doing it more effectively.
How to Get Your Boss to Say “Yes,” Part 1
The ability to sell an idea or project to your boss is critical to your success. In this three-part series I share six steps for doing it more effectively.
How to Manage a Micromanager
If you find yourself working for a micromanager, here are three actions you can take to get him or her off your back.
The Value of Working for a Bad Boss
I’ve had more than twenty bosses in my career. I worked well with nearly all of them. But surprisingly, I learned the most from the worst ones. Here are a few of the lessons.
How to Coach Your Boss
Much has been written on the topic of coaching employees. But very little has been written on the topic of coaching your boss. Here are eight suggestions for doing so.
How to Get Your Boss Off Your Back
Many years ago, I had a boss that drove me crazy. He insisted on micro-managing me. He wanted to know every move I made. I had to furnish daily status reports with every call, every conversation, every project, etc. It really got to me. I tried to be patient, but I eventually quit. I just couldnβt succeed in that environment.
How to Get Approval from Your Boss When You Need It
The ability to sell an idea or project to your boss is critical to your success. If you can’t get your boss’s approval when you need it, you are not going to go very far in your career.