What is his reputation in the company?
This is a question that should be easy to answer, because it’s mostly an exercise in observation. Trust your eyes and ears to draw the insights you need about your boss’s reputation across the organization. Start with the basics—do people feel comfortable around him? Read the body language in meetings. Is there an easy dialogue, or are people afraid of him? Notice how he spends his time. Does he stay in his office, or is he out meeting with different groups? Pay attention to how he talks about other people, and how others talk about him. Is there a measure of mutual respect? Study what conversations he’s ...
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