SHELLEY ROW<\/a><\/span>Kimeka wants to see the big picture before discussing specifics.<\/span><\/p>\nTodd wants to advance in the organization.<\/span><\/p>\nSergio is passionate about therapy animals.<\/span><\/p>\nSarah grew up as an only child.<\/span><\/p>\nAdeline is new at the job and finding it stressful.<\/span><\/p>\nEach of these bosses will have a unique approach to leading his or her team. None of their natural styles are inherently wrong, but what would work with one team dynamic may be a disaster for another.<\/span><\/p>\nChances are you don\u2019t have much choice about who your boss is, and these days, you may have more than one (i.e. if you serve on a short-term project combining staff–and leadership–from various departments.) You can save time and frustration by giving serious consideration to the approach, topics and personal agendas of the bosses you interact with regularly.<\/span><\/p>\nHere are five areas to study about these leaders so that you can be more effective in your job. Let\u2019s face it, a happy boss makes for happier days at work!<\/span><\/p>\nCommunication Style<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\nConsider these descriptors. Which ones fit your boss the most? Adapt your approach accordingly by adding or reducing the amount of detail and strategically picking the time to present ideas to him or her.<\/span><\/p>\nEx: Since Kimeka likes to see the big picture, reduce the amount of detailed information you provide her in one sitting.<\/span><\/p>\nStrategic vs tactical<\/span><\/p>\nBig picture thinker vs wants all the details<\/span><\/p>\nVisual learner<\/span> <\/span>vs auditory<\/span><\/p>\nWants the story vs wants the data<\/span><\/p>\nGets down to business vs chats first<\/span><\/p>\nQuick decision-maker<\/span> <\/span>vs need to ponder<\/span><\/p>\nGoal-focused<\/span> <\/span>vs relationship-focused<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#f7f7f4″ custom_padding=”0||0||false|false”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on” module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” make_fullwidth=”on” custom_width_px=”680px”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/boss2.jpg” show_bottom_space=”off” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.0.9″ animation=”off”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”#efefe9″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/bossx.jpg” show_bottom_space=”off” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.0.9″ animation=”off”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|” _builder_version=”4.0.9″ text_font=”PT Serif||||” text_text_color=”#818178″ text_font_size=”24″ text_line_height=”1.4em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”20%|10%||10%” custom_margin_tablet=”|10%||10%” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone”]<\/p>\n
There are areas of interest that hold a special passion for your boss.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_font=”PT Sans|on|||” text_text_color=”#888888″ text_font_size=”12″ text_letter_spacing=”2px” text_line_height=”1.2em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”20px||20%|” custom_margin_tablet=”20px|||” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet”]SHELLEY ROW
Power Position<\/b><\/h4>\n Your boss\u2019s power position will be a motivator in his behavior and decision-making.<\/span><\/p>\nEx: Todd wants to advance his career in the company, so he will likely be more attuned to projects that get him some recognition.<\/span><\/p>\nRetiring vs aspiring<\/span><\/p>\nOn the way up vs on the way out<\/span><\/p>\nWell-connected internally vs<\/span> <\/span>Isolated internally<\/span><\/p>\nRisk tolerant vs risk-averse<\/span><\/p>\nPromoting him\/herself vs promoting the organization<\/span><\/p>\nPolitical aspirations vs no political aspirations<\/span><\/p>\nWell-connected externally vs<\/span> <\/span>isolated externally<\/span><\/p>\nPersonal Interests<\/b><\/h4>\n There are areas of interest that hold a special passion for your boss. Their \u201cwhy\u201d can range from an intellectual interest to a personal passion based on a traumatic event in their life (such as the death of a friend due to drunk driving).<\/span><\/p>\nEx: Sergio loves therapy animals because he has a dog that is a big help to his special needs daughter.\u00a0 This is the type of thing he likes to chat about.<\/span><\/p>\nIntellectual interest vs personal interest<\/span><\/p>\nMild interest vs avid interest<\/span><\/p>\nFocused on leaving a legacy in this area vs nice to make an impact if feasible<\/span><\/p>\nInterest area is central to your mission vs interest area is tangential to the mission<\/span><\/p>\nEasy to accommodate their interest vs it\u2019s a stretch to accommodate their interest<\/span><\/p>\nPersonalities and Background\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n What do you know about your boss\u2019s personal history and career background? What experiences will have colored her perspective and how?<\/span><\/p>\nEx: Growing up as an only child, Sarah learned how to manage things in her own way, but craves collaboration. Find ways to involve her and ask her advice.<\/span><\/p>\nRural upbringing vs urban upbringing<\/span><\/p>\nRaised in the United States vs raised outside the United States<\/span><\/p>\nLarge family vs only child<\/span><\/p>\nPrestigious educational background vs other educational backgrounds<\/span><\/p>\nWork experience in the private sector vs work experience in the public sector<\/span><\/p>\nWork experience in associations vs work experience in academia<\/span><\/p>\nExtensive leadership experience vs limited leadership experience<\/span><\/p>\nTheir Headaches and Frustrations<\/b><\/h4>\n How dialed in are you to your boss\u2019s worries and concerns?<\/span><\/p>\nEx: As a new manager, Adeline is concerned she will \u201cmake it\u201d in the company. Look for ways to be an encouragement.<\/span><\/p>\nIssues with problematic staff vs issues with a tough boss<\/span><\/p>\nProblems with internal stakeholders vs problems with external stakeholders<\/span><\/p>\nFinancial concerns vs<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span> process concerns<\/span><\/p>\nLacks trust from others vs feels like an outsider<\/span><\/p>\nStruggling to change the culture vs struggling to fit into the culture<\/span><\/p>\nCustomer complaints<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>vs staff complaints<\/span><\/p>\nDropping sales\u00a0 vs staff attrition<\/span><\/p>\nTechnology disruption vs managing change<\/span><\/p>\nAssess your boss using these five areas. See if you can walk away with a deeper understanding of what makes him or her tick, which will make your work life (and theirs!) easier!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″ background_color=”#f9f9f9″ custom_margin=”53px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_module=”35977″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on” _builder_version=”4.4.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” max_width=”2560px” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px||” use_custom_width=”on” custom_width_px=”780px”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”80px|5%|40px|5%|false|false” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.1″ text_font=”PT Serif||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”36px” text_line_height=”1.2em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||40px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”26″ text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet”]Want new articles before they get published? Subscribe to our Awesome Newsletter.
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