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The Ideal Boss

March 22, 2021 by Colin Gautrey

We always remember the quality of our bosses.

The good, the bad, and well, the downright ugly.

Some people experience a procession of bad bosses. Each one a variation on a theme.

Others seem to always land on their feet with great bosses, or at least, seem unaffected entirely by the quality of their line-manager.

The secret to getting an ideal boss?

Make one, yourself.

Rather than leave it to chance, fate or their incompetence, take proactive steps to make sure they turn out just the way you want them to.

It takes time, effort and often a great deal of tenacity, but I truly believe that you can do it, once you set your mind to it, even with those who have a phenomenal track-record for abuse.

That journey begins with a vision, of exactly what you want the relationship to be like – in detail.

More on Getting an Ideal Boss

  1. Measuring Your Business Relationships
  2. Why Your Boss Should Not Trust You
  3. Top Ten Ways Bosses Annoy Their Team Members

 

 


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