ALT-1 How to Win over your Boss and get Ahead at Work
Getting ahead at work requires determination and spunk. Winning over the boss is one way to effect a better salary and promotion. The following article steers you in the right direction in order to meet the preceding objective.
Develop the right attitude. In order to win over the boss, create a winning attitude. Arrive to work each morning on schedule. Position yourself at your work station at the company starting time each day. Keep chit-chat, in the morning, at the social water-cooler to a minimum.
Smile at your boss in a pleasant manner. Just a casual good-morning, mild tempered approach is the best way to handle the boss. Do not flash those pearly whites too conspicuously. Acknowledge the boss by stating good morning in (again) a laid-back manner. Make yourself approachable as the boss's assistant. Help the boss solve any work-related dilemmas.
Establish a “Data” style disposition. Some Star Trek vintage fans will remember a knowledgeable personable robot referred to as Data. The captain could ask Data any question, and data was able to logically provide the answer. Make yourself as invaluable as possible with regard to understanding the inner-workings and dynamics of the organization where you are employed.
Place yourself in your boss's shoes. This may sound old-fashioned but it works. Role play in your mind what you would expect out of you if you were the boss. This will allow you to develop a work-style which the boss can appreciate. The goal is to show your boss you are there to assist him or her and provide your skills and talent as part of the organizational team. You are not a suit out to take the boss's job: Even if this is not your intent; make sure you don't come across as if you are ambition in a business casual wardrobe.
Ask the boss for feedback with regard to your handling of projects. If he or she seems dissatisfied do not take it personally. Maintain a safe distance until the storm blows over in your boss's life and then when the boss seems to be in a more amiable mood; ask your boss if there is anything as far as a project or other performance related function wherein he or she believes you could improve. Discern his reaction; and if he says things are fine you know you are on the right track. No news is good news (commonly) when it comes to the boss.
