STEP 3
Take Responsibility for the Relationship
Sections 1 and 2 were all about awareness and understanding. The questions were designed to open your mind by taking a deeper look at your boss’s motives, and by seeing the relationship from his or her perspective. Equipped with these insights, it’s time for you to take responsibility for the relationship. Remember, you’re not going to change your boss; improvement will come by modifying your attitude and behavior. In this section, I’ll provide general tips and techniques for making these adjustments, and offer specific recommendations for four common boss/motive scenarios.
It Starts with Attitude
Let’s start by discussing the most important adjustment you need to make—your attitude. Any progress ...
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