This National Boss day, in addition to your tangible tokens of appreciation, why not give a gift that will keep on giving. Learn how to Manage Your Boss.
(1888PressRelease) October 16, 2007 - National Boss Day was first registered in October 16, 1958 as a day for workers to officially acknowledge their bosses.
But how to celebrate?
Giving flowers, cards or gifts is traditional, but probably won’t help in getting that promotion you’re after. However, there is a way to both show appreciation to your boss and accelerate your career at the same time. This National Boss day, in addition to your tangible tokens of appreciation, why not give a gift that will keep on giving. Learn how to Manage Your Boss.
Managing your boss effectively isn't a matter of being a “yes man” or playing politics. It involves working together to generate the best solutions for you, your boss, and your company.
Here are some action steps you can take RIGHT NOW to build a more productive and rewarding relationship with your boss:
TAKE 100% RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BOSS – One of the greatest career myths is that you have to wait for your boss to give you direction -- that you’re somehow entitled to regular coaching, advice, and support. While this would be ideal, the fact is, your boss has a lot of other priorities besides managing you.
ASK FOR FACE-TIME – Schedule a time to meet if your boss doesn't suggest it first. Bring work updates, ideas, questions, and anything else you need to discuss. Stay within your time limit and don’t forget to say, “thanks.”
KNOW YOUR BOSS'S PRIORITIES – Your boss's opinion of you is critical. When you know your boss’s priorities, you can make better decisions about how to spend your time. When you link your activities to what matters most to your boss, you become a more valuable team member.
DON’T BE A “YES-MAN” – You don’t need to agree with everything your boss says. Although you must support your boss’s ultimate decisions, when done diplomatically and privately, disagreeing with your boss can build your credibility and make you a more valuable asset.
ASK WIIFH? – Before you present ideas to your boss, ask, "What's in it for him?" Think about how your objectives further your boss's goals and priorities. When you link your activities to benefits for your boss, you are much more likely to get support for what you want.
UNDER-PROMISE AND OVER-DELIVER – It's natural to want to impress and please your boss by making big promises. However, no matter how much you actually accomplish, if you don't meet the expectations you set, you can't help but damage your reputation. When you deliver or over-deliver on your promises, you build credibility in the eyes of your superiors.
DON'T FOCUS ONLY ON PROBLEMS – Yes, your boss is busy. But just because you're lucky to get a few moments, doesn't mean you should focus only on difficulties. Make sure you regularly discuss positive performance and future plans.
OFFER SOLUTIONS – Never take a problem to your boss without offering 2 or 3 possible solutions at the same time. You want your boss to think of you as a problem-solver, not as a chronic messenger of bad news. If you simply want your boss’s input on a problem, be sure to make that clear. Otherwise your boss may feel that you are trying to transfer your problem to her.
ASK FOR FEEDBACK – One of the hallmarks of top performers is their tendency to seek criticism to improve their performance. While it’s nice to get positive feedback from your boss, negative feedback helps you improve more rapidly. If your boss doesn’t coach regularly, be sure to ask about ways that you can improve your performance.
ALWAYS MAKE YOUR BOSS LOOK GOOD – Visibility is critical to your career, but don’t forget that your boss is your #1 customer. As you promote yourself, do whatever you can to make your boss look good.
Practically everything you achieve in your career, you will achieve through relationships. And your relationship with your boss is one the most critical.
When you master the ability to manage your boss, you'll find it much easier to get support for your objectives. These skills will help you earn more, get promoted faster and ultimately achieve the career results you want.
Dr. Jane Adler and Dr. Robert Karlsberg are two of North America's top mentors to high achieving executives and entrepreneurs and authors of, "How to Become a Rising Star in Your Career in 60 Days or Less." Visit TheRoadtoCEO.com for more career boosting tips and a FREE copy of their special report THE NEW ROUTE TO THE TOP: How to Really Get Ahead in Today’s Organization.
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This National Boss day, in addition to your tangible tokens of appreciation, why not give a gift that will keep on giving. Learn how to Manage Your Boss. 
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