E17/S2 BOSS BOVVER - Respect, love, or praise but don’t antagonise the boss

2023-10-30

In this podcast, Andrew focuses on managing relationships with bosses in the workplace. He explains that about 50% of employees leave their jobs due to their supervisors, and at least 10% of employees don't like their bosses. Empathy is essential, he suggests if you are to build a strong relationship with your boss, putting yourself in their shoes. That way you can start to understand their perspective and work with them better. Creating development sessions is another recommendation for building a strong relationship. These sessions can help you un...

In this podcast, Andrew focuses on managing relationships with bosses in the workplace. He explains that about 50% of employees leave their jobs due to their supervisors, and at least 10% of employees don't like their bosses.

Empathy is essential, he suggests if you are to build a strong relationship with your boss, putting yourself in their shoes. That way you can start to understand their perspective and work with them better.

Creating development sessions is another recommendation for building a strong relationship. These sessions can help you understand your boss's expectations and work towards helping to achieve them.

Delivering results is another vital aspect of building a good relationship with one's boss. It is crucial to set goals and work towards achieving them.

Finding reasons to praise the boss genuinely is another recommendation. Recognising the boss's achievements and efforts can help build a positive relationship.

Andrew offers other solutions to common problems you may face. For instance, when your boss keeps changing their mind about what's important. In such situations, Andrew suggests that you have a conversation with your bosses and seek clarity on what they expect of you.

Andrew's podcast ends this week by reminding you yet again that managing relationships with bosses is critical to success and effectiveness in the workplace.

By following these recommendations and solutions, you can build strong relationships with your bosses and contribute to a positive work environment.

Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.
Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow-through material which you can find for each episode at

www.myhappinessatwork.com/reading/categories/research-reading

and

www.myhappinessatwork.com/watch.

BOOK:
The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts.
It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years.
Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.

www.myhappinessatwork.com/book

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