What Your Boss Really Wants from You

Your Boss Defines Your Job Experience

No matter where you work, the most important person at your job is your boss. The average employee will probably go through a minimum of 15 to 20 bosses before retirement. So, everyone who draws a salary has to find a way to get along with the higher-ups. And that’s not always easy. Good bosses can inspire motivation and loyalty, but bad bosses can make you miserable.

Don’t waste time and energy thinking you can change your boss’s personality or behavior. Instead, find a way to change yourself – or, at least, how you act at work – so you can get along with your boss. To start, learn everything you can about your job and your supervisor.

Ask these 15 important questions, starting with 10 about your boss as a person:

1. What are the best way and the best time to approach your boss? – Bosses interact with employees in very different ways. Some keep their doors open; others require strict appointments. Some prefer phone calls; others prefer emails. Some bosses remain emotionally level; others are moody and changeable. Some will discuss most issues; others stay tightly guarded. Figure out the correct...