25 ways to make your boss happy

25 WAYS TO MAKE

YOUR BOSS HAPPY

Understand the Vision & Mission1

Align and channel your

priorities to the Vision

and Mission of the

organization

Take Ownership2

Don’t say

“That’s not my problem”,

“That’s not my job” or

“I’m not paid enough to do this”

Be Dependable3

Be a person

whose words

and actions

can be counted

upon, always

Be Resourceful4

Be the one with answers and solutions

by acquiring new skill sets

Be a Problem Solver5

Become a problem solver at work and you will

become an indispensable member of your team

and organization

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

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?

Make your Boss Look Good8

Offer ideas and suggestions

to enhance Boss’s profile

and let your Boss take all the credit

Know the Industry or Business 9

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

Save the Company Money10

Keep an eye open for cost-cutting

measures and unnecessary expenses

Focus on Work11

Lack of focus and direction, not lack of

time, is the problem. We all have same

number of hours each day.

Radiate Positivity12

Let what you speak and what you do

spark positivity and inspire others

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

Be Prepared14

Be prepared for the work ahead and

stay on top of your work throughout

the day

Take the Initiative15

Be proactive to get ahead

and get recognized -

something needs doing, do it,

and help without being asked

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”

Be Punctual17

Your punctuality shows that you are

committed, enthusiastic and dependable

Treat Customers Well18

Delight customers, they will return and

speak well of you and your organization

Be Honest19

Don’t lie in general,

and certainly don’t

lie to your boss, as

honesty is a trait

everyone

appreciates

Be Loyal20

Employers appreciate loyalty and you

can't expect loyalty if you do not give it

Be a Team Player21

Improve

relationships

and work with

people at all

levels of your

company - your

immediate team

and cross-

functionally as

well

Focus on Personal Development22

Focus on

personal

development

through

continuous

learning to

stay ahead and

enhance your

value as an

outstanding

employee

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.

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

Dress Appropriately25

Dressing

appropriately

and grooming

well will give

the impression

that you are

happy to be at

work and take

work seriously

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