What your boss really wants from you 15 insights to improve your relationship
"Every group that executive coach Steve Arneson speaks to has the same question: what does my boss want? Even a good boss can be hard to read, but many people have difficult bosses. Many bosses aren't clear about their expectations, act in seemingly inexplicable ways, and suggest motives t...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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San Franciscoo
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
2014
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| Series: | A BK business book
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| Collection: | O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Cover; Contents; Introduction; STEP 1 Study Your Boss; 1 When and how is he most approachable?; 2 What is his preferred management style?; 3 What behaviors does he reward?; 4 What is he trying to accomplish in this role?; 5 What is he worried about?; 6 What is his reputation in the company?; 7 Whom does he respect?; 8 Where does he have influence?; 9 What is his relationship like with his boss?; 10 What is his primary motivation?; STEP 2 Consider How Your Boss Sees You; 11 What does she value about you?; 12 How vital are you to her mission?; 13 What does she think you need to improve?
- 14 How does she represent you to others?15 What is her history with you?; STEP 3 Take Responsibility for the Relationship; It Starts with Attitude; Modify Your Story; Communicate Your New Story; Change Your Behaviors; Write a Development Plan; Common Boss/Motive Scenarios; Afterword; Resources; The 15 Insight Questions; The Reflective Exercises; Acknowledgments; Index; A; B; C; D; E; G; H; I; J; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; About the Author