Imperfect Boss? Perfect Opportunity.

You already know your boss is critical to your success-now what? Here's an exercise that will help you identify ways to get your boss in your corner....

Helping your leader also helps you. It's not a zero sum game. In fact, it's the opposite. The more win-win experiences you establish, the more you'll gain.

You may adore and admire your boss. Or, you may or not be compatible on a personal basis. I've heard it all, including "I hate his guts and hope he dies soon so I can have his job." Rather than plotting his early death, act to contribute to your own advancement - there's a lower risk of jail time, and higher probability of a salary increase.

Everyone realizes the boss is in control from a financial or organizational perspective. But you can gain immediate power and confidence in the relationship from calling to mind reasons to feel gratitude and acknowledging areas of positive influence.

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