Author : Jon Floyd

Here’s a list of nice things you can say about your manager during a review: 1. “ “I appreciate the clarity you provide for project tasks” “You’re very inspirational and give the team excellent motivation to achieve our goals” “You’re always in a positive mood, which encourages me to have a positive attitude” How do […]

Don’t say anything negative, as that will just make her angry. If she says something bossy, either ignore her or try to gently redirect the conversation. Say something like, “I don’t really want to do it that way, maybe we could do it this way instead?” Be the more mature person and try to teach […]

20 “Great Boss” Quotes “To add value to others, one must first value others.” – John Maxwell. “Leaders don’t inflict pain, they share pain.” – Max Depree. “When you are grateful, fear disappears, and abundance appears.” — Anthony Robbins. How do you motivate your boss quotes? Inspirational Quotes for Boss to Uplift Your Business “A […]

To answer the last question first, the word “bossy” has certainly acquired more negative than positive connotations when used to describe one’s office colleagues. However, it is not unusual for a man to be negatively perceived as bossy or overbearing. Is being bossy a good thing? Bossy is meaningful. And most of all, Bossy is […]

Here are a few tips that will allow you to talk to your boss with confidence: Be Good at Your Job. Think of it from your boss’s point of view. Know What You Are Going to Say. Prepare in advance. Pick the Right Time. Try to Build a Relationship Over Time. Choose Your Small-Talk Topics […]

7 Strategies for Women Who Want to be the Boss at Work Dress the part. This is definitely one of those double standard gray areas. Don’t let others undercut your authority. Be assertive (but not overly aggressive). Don’t be afraid to speak up. Don’t let people talk over you. Advocate for yourself. Know when to […]

5 Ways To Make Your Boss Feel Guilty! Carry your work around. Take your laptop to the cafeteria and multi task while sitting near your boss as he/she muches away. Cover it up! Cover your desk with To-Do post-its. Puffed eyes. Be the over possessive/stalker! Immediate Leave. Do bosses feel guilty? “However, some bosses realize […]

Being bossy involves talking at your employees instead of to them, firing out commands, and not allowing direct reports to have any opinion or say in decisions. What makes a person bossy? There’s no gene or biological, physiological indicator that leads someone to become bossy. This tendency or this need to control other people is […]

A boss manages their employees, while a leader inspires them to innovate, think creatively, and strive for perfection. Every team has a boss, but what people need is a leader who will help them achieve greatness. What is the difference between leadership and control? All organizations need managers and leaders but not necessarily in the […]

A bossy girl is passionate and takes things seriously; she will look for ways to achieve things in a faster and easier way. If she does not know how to do it, she will ask for help, learn new things and push people who are working with her to do things in a better way. […]

A good rule of thumb If you often dress very casually, start with how you would normally dress and take it one notch more formal. That means adding on a jacket, blazer, a button down, or something to make you look a bit more put together. If you often dress very formal, stick with how […]

How to chase your boss for something urgent Via email. James says, ‘When you’re emailing your boss for action, always remember the 4 Ws. In-person. James says, ‘You can still use the 4 Ws when making a verbal request, although it probably won’t work to start with ‘why’. Name the emotion. Empathise. Stay calm. Managing […]

This is how to become your boss’s favorite Boss move #1: Make your manager’s job easier. Boss move #2: Be reliable. Boss move #3: Create an open line of communication. Boss move #4: Share praise at team meetings. Boss move #5: Get to know your boss’ lifestyle. Make your move. How do you become a […]

Depending on the rapport with your boss, ask him for the dress code. Even if he/she says causal, wear a recognisable brand of jeans or cotton trousers, and T-shirt preferably with a collar. Pair it with closed shoes and not sandals – and definitely not chappals. Importantly, don’t try to out dress your boss. What […]

Technically, it’s not appropriate to use a person’s first name, without permission. The right thing to do is use an honorific (Mr., Ms., Mrs., Dr.) until the person says, “Please call me (first name).” Do people call their boss by their first name? In the majority of cases managers/mentors prefer to use their first names. […]

‘Boss babe’ is the term that has been given to these people that reach out to advertise an ‘amazing business opportunity’, that opportunity being a place in an MLM. What makes you a boss babe? Boss: Excellent; outstanding. A person who is a leader. I think it’s fair to deduce that a boss babe would […]

Till the time you call anyone by name without making it sound like name-calling, you should be alright! If you are part of an environment that accepts whichever way you address your colleagues, seniors or bosses, you may have found a perfectly healthy place to work in. Do people call their boss by their first […]

Can your boss legally swear at you? Yes, as there is no law prohibiting foul language at work. If your employer has a policy against it, then you can report the manager to human resources, but don’t expect much of a response. If you have code of conduct for your company, you can use that […]