This article gives only 9 tips but worth reading, as it is a fact. The link to the origin of this article is http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2013/11/06/9-ways-to-win-over-your-boss/ but to make it easy for you I have paste it here. Enjoy!
1) DO YOUR JOB, AND DO IT WELL.
It may seem obvious, but plenty of employees fail to accomplish the
basic tasks that are required of them. If you make a diligent effort and do a
good job, your boss will be impressed. “It all starts here,” Coleman says. “If
you don’t do great work it’ll be difficult, if not impossible, to win over your
boss, even if you follow all of the remaining suggestions well. Employees who
do good work, consistently, efficiently, and professionally, are a joy to
manage and ultimately allow their manager to focus on critical issues within
the organization. The less your boss has to focus on you accomplishing your
daily tasks, the more he or she can focus on accomplishing his or hers.”
2) REALLY GET TO KNOW YOUR BOSS.
“When you first start working with your boss, you should sit down and
have a conversation about how he or she likes to communicate,” Attridge says.
Ask your boss if he or she likes to correspond by phone, e-mail or in person,
find out how often he wants status updates from you, and figure out how much
detail he wants in those updates. Great communication is vital for building a
strong relationship with your boss.
3) ASSIST AND SUPPORT YOUR BOSS’S
PROFESSIONAL GOALS.
A primary job of any employee is to make the boss’s life easier. And just like you, your boss has professional
goals that he or she is trying to accomplish, Coleman says. “Find out what’s on
your boss’s plate, and see how you can help to lighten the load.”
4) BE LOYAL TO YOUR BOSS.
Always be a dedicated and honest employee. “Never talk about your boss
to colleagues in the office, and never go around him or her when you have an
issue,” Attridge says. “If there is an issue, sit down and talk to your boss.
Be a respectful and loyal employee, and keep those conversations between the
two of you.” A lack of trust can severely damage the relationship and your
career.
5) MAKE YOUR BOSS’S PRIORITIES YOUR
PRIORITIES.
“Your job is essentially all about meeting the boss’ priorities the
way he or she wants them to be met,” Attridge says. “Remember that it’s a team
effort, with your boss the lead person. If something isn’t at the top of your
list but your boss expresses that it’s a priority – then it immediately becomes
your priority, too.” Communicate with your boss regularly to make sure your
goals and priorities are in sync.
6) TAKE THE INITIATIVE WITH PROJECTS
AND ASSIGNMENTS.
Volunteer to take on new projects—but don’t overload yourself. You
want to have enough time and energy to do a great job on everything. One thing
that will really impress your boss: “Try to think of valuable projects or
assignments that you can start and complete without much supervision or
guidance from your boss,” Coleman says.
7) SEEK SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS.
Don’t rely on your boss to fix everything. “When a problem arises
don’t just point it out. It’s likely obvious to everyone that something has
gone wrong,” Coleman says. “Instead, offer suggestions And, if appropriate,
roll up your sleeves and try to address the problem.” When a problem surfaces,
never whine about it. “No one likes a negative person,” he adds. “That reduces
morale and may impede productivity. When adversity comes, and it will, try to
avoid complaining and instead seek ways to solve the problem.”
8) SHOW AN INTEREST IN AN ACTIVITY
YOUR BOSS IS PASSIONATE ABOUT.
Don’t be afraid to tap into your boss’s personal life. “No one is all
work and no play,” Coleman says. Find out what the boss likes to do outside of
work and take an interest in the activity. “Consider reading the same book
she’s started and discuss key points or chapters with your boss, or join her in
a round of golf if she loves the links. She’ll appreciate your efforts to share
in something they find pleasurable, and you may get some invaluable one-on-one
time to display your skills and competencies.”
9) DEMONSTRATE A LONG-TERM INTEREST IN
YOUR ORGANIZATION.
“Although younger employees rarely remain with the same company for
life, there’s nothing stopping you from thinking and acting in the long-term
interest of the company,” Coleman says. “Learn about your key customers and
products and figure out how you can support increased growth.” He also suggests
asking questions to get a better idea of where the company is heading and to
figure how you can align your career development and professional goals with
the company’s goals. “Over time you’ll develop into a valued employee, and
hopefully you’ll acknowledge your boss as a key supporter in your growth and
development – which ultimately indicates to others in your organization that
your boss is a great developer of talent.”
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