Are you enjoying your work at the moment? If YES, a big deal of that can be because of a good relationship with your boss. If NO, we highly recommend you to read through our slideshare.

1. How to improve your
communication with
your boss!
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2. Your boss can have a big influence over your
contentment and stress levels at work, which also
affect your health.
As the working place consumes most of your
time, having a good relationship with your boss
makes your life more enjoyable.
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3. Having a good relationship with your boss has many
benefits, like:
- having a foundation of trust and respect
- reduction of anxiety and increase in self-esteem
- increase in productivity and happiness
- career success e.g. through promotions
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4. Employees who have a
close friendship with their
managers are over 2.5
times more likely to be
satisfied with their jobs.
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5. A better relationship starts with better
communication.
Read our tips to improve your communication to
raise your relationship with your boss.
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6. Be prepared to talk to your boss
Write down all the topics that you
want to discuss and make sure
you know what you need from
your boss.
Anticipate questions your boss
may ask you about your work or
project and have answers or next
steps to take ready.
Figure out the challenges your
boss may encounter and offer
solutions.
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7. Before meeting your boss
Cool off from your emotions when
heated. Maintain an even and
professional tone throughout.
Practice good body language. Be
calm and relaxed, don’t fidget.
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8. While talking to your boss
Give facts instead of opinions.
Keep updates short and to the point.
Be specific in what you need.
Focus on solutions and manifest them with
facts and your resources.
Be assertive, not aggressive. Use good
manners.
Be open-minded and open to compromises.
Have a positive attitude.
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9. How to talk to the boss
Consider your tone.
Use qualifying words, such as ‘perhaps’
and ‘maybe’, rather than absolute words
like ‘always’, ‘all the time’, ‘every’, or
‘never’.
Make ‘I’ statements, say ‘I need guidance’
instead of ‘You didn’t give me any
guidance’.
Listen actively. Ask if you missed a point.
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10. General interface with your boss
Keep your boss informed. Your boss
doesn’t like surprises, it’s better to find out
through you in advance.
Meet your boss frequently. Keep your
boss updated on progress, good and bad
news, and needed support.
Don’t get mad at your boss. Your boss
may have other information to encounter
for a decision.
Embrace feedback from your boss and
use it to increase your performance.
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11. If you still find it difficult to communicate
with your boss, work with a Professional
Coach to overcome your obstacles and
achieve greater happiness and
satisfaction.
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