Now is the time of year when we think about bosses. Did you get your boss a card for National Boss Day (Oct. 16)?
The relationship you have with your boss is really important; he or she holds the power to your paycheck. So it’s worth taking some time to assess your compatibility and identify ways you can make the relationship better.
In the article “Are You and Your Boss Compatible?” you will find some good tips for figuring out basics about your boss’s personality and then adjusting your style to work better with him or her.
For example, your boss may be a Dreamer: someone who inspires with enthusiasm but whose head is in the clouds. You may need to bump up your skills in grounding a grand vision to reality, and then setting deliverables and timely goals. Complementing your boss’s strengths in this way is not only a good learning experience for you, but a potentially good move for advancing on the job.
On the other hand, you may want to learn “How to Steal Your Boss’s Job.” In any case, it’s always a good idea to master the “10 Habits that Bosses Love.”
