Every time you meet your Boss, is your Boss pleased to see you? Does your Boss give you a smile? Does your Boss give you favorable comments? Do you have pleasant conversations with the Boss most of the time? If not, then your Boss is not particularly happy with you and here are some ways you can do something about it.

1. 25 WAYS TO MAKE
YOUR BOSS HAPPY

2. Understand the Vision & Mission1
Align and channel your
priorities to the Vision
and Mission of the
organization

3. Take Ownership2
Don’t say
“That’s not my problem”,
“That’s not my job” or
“I’m not paid enough to do this”

4. Be Dependable3
Be a person
whose words
and actions
can be counted
upon, always

5. Be Resourceful4
Be the one with answers and solutions
by acquiring new skill sets

6. Be a Problem Solver5
Become a problem solver at work and you will
become an indispensable member of your team
and organization

7. Be a Leader6
Leaders aren’t necessarily those who are
in charge and you can be a leader for a
particular area, situation, project or task

8. Stay Organized7
Getting organized and finishing little projects
you've started is an important first step toward
achieving larger goals. If you can't get
organized on small things, how will you ever
get it together to focus on the big things?

9. Make your Boss Look Good8
Offer ideas and suggestions
to enhance Boss’s profile
and let your Boss take all the credit

10. Know the Industry or Business9
Knowing your business position in the
marketplace and larger world shows you
have your eye on the big picture and is
knowledgeable of the current scenario

11. Save the Company Money10
Keep an eye open for cost-cutting
measures and unnecessary expenses

12. Focus on Work11
Lack of focus and direction, not lack of
time, is the problem. We all have same
number of hours each day.

13. Radiate Positivity12
Let what you speak and what you do
spark positivity and inspire others

14. Keep a clean workplace13
A workplace that is cluttered and
unpleasant gives the impression of lack of
care, but a workplace that is clean, tidy
and neat reflects a productive person

15. Be Prepared14
Be prepared for the work ahead and
stay on top of your work throughout
the day

16. Take the Initiative15
Be proactive to get ahead
and get recognized -
something needs doing, do it,
and help without being asked

17. Go the Extra Mile16
It’s not just putting in more effort or be
more hardworking - it’s “Doing more than
what you are paid for”

18. Be Punctual17
Your punctuality shows that you are
committed, enthusiastic and dependable

19. Treat Customers Well18
Delight customers, they will return and
speak well of you and your organization

20. Be Honest19
Don’t lie in general,
and certainly don’t
lie to your boss, as
honesty is a trait
everyone
appreciates

21. Be Loyal20
Employers appreciate loyalty and you
can't expect loyalty if you do not give it

22. Be a Team Player21
Improve
relationships
and work with
people at all
levels of your
company - your
immediate team
and cross-
functionally as
well

23. Focus on Personal Development22
Focus on
personal
development
through
continuous
learning to
stay ahead and
enhance your
value as an
outstanding
employee

24. Have an Informed Opinion23
Do not be a “yes” man, do not be a “no” man and
do not just remain silent. Give an informed
opinion through thinking critically about the topic
and after considering multiple positions.

25. Take Charge of Projects24
Volunteering to
take charge of
projects or
tasks is a great
opportunity to
convince your
Boss that you
are ready to
take on greater
responsibilities
and assume a
higher role

26. Dress Appropriately25
Dressing
appropriately
and grooming
well will give
the impression
that you are
happy to be at
work and take
work seriously

27. Thank You
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