| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 106 pages) |
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A BK business book |
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BK business book.
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| Summary |
"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 that appear to have nothing to do with helping you achieve your career goals. Arneson says the hard truth is that any efforts to improve, fix, or convert your boss won't work. The secret is to figure out what makes her tick and change your own approach to working with her. The book is divided into three sections and built around fifteen questions--ten to ask about your boss and five to ask about yourself. It begins by showing you how you can study your boss to gain an understanding of what drives his behavior--work style, leadership brand, and motives. Once you understand this, you can consider how your boss sees you. Studying your boss is important, but you also have to look at yourself from her perspective. Finally, you need to take responsibility for the relationship. In this section, you'll find practical suggestions for using what you've learned to change your interactions with your boss and tips for getting the relationship back on track. Arneson includes vivid real-world examples to show how he and his clients have put his advice into practice to gain more meaningful, productive, and enjoyable work lives"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"A poor relationship with the boss is the leading cause of dissatisfaction at work. Steve Arneson (bestselling author of Bootstrap Leadership, over 11,000 copies sold) says it's time to stop complaining about the boss and take charge of the relationship. When you understand what makes your boss tick, you can begin to put the focus where it belongs: on yourself"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
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? |
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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. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Managing your boss.
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Interpersonal relations.
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Career development.
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Gestion du supérieur hiérarchique. |
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Plan de carrière. |
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Career development |
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Interpersonal relations |
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Managing your boss |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Arneson, Steve. What your boss really wants from you 9781626560772 (DLC) 2014005107 (OCoLC)870211358 |
| ISBN |
9781626560789 (electronic bk.) |
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1626560781 (electronic bk.) |
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9781626560796 (electronic bk.) |
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162656079X (electronic bk.) |
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1306558980 (electronic bk.) |
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9781306558983 (electronic bk.) |
| Music No. |
MWT11341124 |
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