What Your Boss Really Wants from You: 15 Insights to Improve Your Relationship
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Take Charge of the Relationship That Matters Most to Your Career
Your most important work relationship is with your boss. You need it to go well. But even the best bosses can be hard to read, and some seem downright inscrutable. Your boss isn’t going to change for you—don’t waste your time trying. The solution lies in figuring out what makes your boss tick and adapting your own work style to make the relationship better. But how do you do that?
In this pragmatic and accessible guide, top executive coach Steve Arneson shows how to find the answers to fifteen essential questions that will help you understand your boss’s leadership style, goals, motivations, work relationships, and how he or she sees you. Vivid real-world examples demonstrate Arneson’s advice in action and show clearly how this process can be used to gain a more meaningful, productive, and enjoyable work life.
Steve Arneson
Steve Arneson is the president of Arneson Leadership Consulting. He was named one of America’s top 100 thought leaders on leadership and one of the country’s top 25 leadership coaches by Leadership Excellence magazine.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book distinguishes itself through its insights, relevance, and practicality. The author's real-life experiences as an executive coach enable the book to strike a balance between explanatory analysis, thoughtful reflection, and actionable steps, making it an essential read for those seeking to improve their relationship with their boss.