Helping your boss

Helping your boss

Question # 1 How can you find out what your boss values?

Identify what your boss values and make an effort to connect with him / her on that subject.

https://hbr.org/2016/12/what-to-do-when-your-boss-is-socially-awkward

You may be surprised at what you learn when you listen.

http://www.inc.com/suzanne-lucas/10-tips-for-leadership-when-you-re-not-the-boss.html

You need to know how to anticipate needs you boss has. That is a lesson we can all learn from the best executive assistants.

https://hbr.org/2015/01/what-everyone-should-know-about-managing-up

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Question # 2 How can you show empathy?

If you boss is  underinvesting in his / her work,  unwilling or unable to focus, or  in over his / her head, You might want to  be compassionate and accept that he / she may be doing his / her best  ask yourself ”How can I help him or her more?”  ask yourself ”How can I get the help I need?” https://hbr.org/2014/12/dealing-with-a-hands-off-boss

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Question # 3 When is the right time to communicate an idea to your boss?

A right time to communicate your ideas could be when things are changing. https://hbr.org/2015/01/get-the-boss-to-buy-in

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Question # 4 How can you demonstrate your idea?

Build a prototype in your own time.

Then try it out.

http://www.destination-innovation.com/articles/how-to-be-innovative-when-your-boss-isnt/

When Gary Starkweather, the inventor of the Xerox 9700 high-speed laser printer that revolutionized the printing industry, demonstrated his prototype in a competition, he began to break through resistance to change. https://hbr.org/2014/10/getting-people-to-believe-in-something-they-cant-yet-imagine/

Question # 5 How can you get feedback from your boss?

Ask, What can I do better?

https://hbr.org/2015/03/what-to-do-when-the-boss-gives-you-baseless-feedback

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Question # 6 How can you manage your emotions when you communicate with your boss?

Find an outlet to manage your stress.

It can be anything that helps you.

https://hbr.org/2016/04/how-to-work-for-a-narcissistic-boss

Channel your emotions into an appeal for action.

Why? When emotions are unregulated, they’re likely to diminish the seller’s influence. https://hbr.org/2015/01/get-the-boss-to-buy-in

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Question # 7 How can you help your boss make decisions?

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-do-you-make-decisions-2058027

Question # 8 How can you coach your boss?

Coach your manager to develop the culture people need.

https://hbr.org/2016/08/how-to-manage-managers

Further inspiration

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