Check out these few “Great Points” about managing the guy/gal in charge of your paycheck… a 3 minute listen…
Great Points Podcast: More on Managing Your Boss
Tag: managing up
What “Managing Up” Really Means
Too many workers think that they need to try to “manage” their bosses. Not so. If you try it, you’ll regret it. During my career, when I was the boss, … Continue reading What “Managing Up” Really Means
Monday Motivator: Quote on Managing Up
Most of my Monday Motivators are about motivating you to DO something. This one is different. Here is the quote for you to ponder: “My Advice On Managing Up – … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Quote on Managing Up
Email the Boss!
Today’s Monday Motivator is an email challenge. Email someone’s boss. OK, maybe you think I’m crazy, but hang with me… Here’s your challenge: Look back on the past few days … Continue reading Email the Boss!
When’s the Last Time You Thanked Your Boss?
Here’s your “Monday Motivator” — Thank your boss! It’s funny how sometimes we expect our bosses to motivate us, but guess what? Managers can benefit from some motivation too. I’m … Continue reading When’s the Last Time You Thanked Your Boss?
Stop Caring About What the Boss Thinks…
Waaaaaa???!!! I shouldn’t care about what the boss thinks? Well yes, it IS important to understand WHAT the boss thinks. But when the boss asks for YOUR opinion, give YOUR opinion. Don’t tell … Continue reading Stop Caring About What the Boss Thinks…
Stop Asking for Directions; Start Making Recommendations
Until you have been a supervisor, manager, boss, you may not understand how annoying it is for one of your subordinates or direct reports to continually come to you asking … Continue reading Stop Asking for Directions; Start Making Recommendations
