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5 Books To

Build a Better 

Relationship 

with Your Boss 

It’s Okay to Manage Your Boss: The Step-by-Step Program for Making the Best of Your Most Important Relationship at Work 

Bruce Tulgan argues that as managers demand more and more from their employees, they are also providing them with less guidance than ever before. Since the number one factor in employee success is the relationship between employees and their immediate managers, employees need to take greater responsibility for getting the most out of that relationship. Drawing on years of experience training managers and employees, Tulgan reveals the four essential things employees should get from their bosses to guarantee success at work. This book shows employees how to ask for what they need to succeed in their high-pressure jobs; shatters previously held beliefs about how employees should manage up; and outlines what employees must get from their managers: clear expectations; the skills needed to perform their jobs; honest feedback, recognition or rewards.

Overcoming an Imperfect Boss: A Practical Guide to Building a Better Relationship with Your Boss 

Want a better relationship with your boss, but don't know where to start? Are you working to be the best "boss" possible, but having trouble making deeper connection? Do you feel stuck in the middle trying to please a boss while being a good leader for your team? Most people leave the magic of what could be a career-changing relationship with their boss untapped. They follow traditional boss-subordinate protocol: say little, don’t rock the boat, and stay out of the way. This outstanding guide provides a practical step-by-step approach to the most challenging bosses and scenarios (e.g. dealing with a moody, disengaged boss, or jerky boss; getting your boss to trust you; persuading your boss to your point of view; finding out where you really stand). The assessment tools and exercises help leaders on both sides of the relationship to communicate their opportunities and goals, and to develop specific strategies for improving their relationship. The practical advice experienced executive, Karin Hurt shares in Overcoming an Imperfect Boss is a must read for leaders yearning to make a bigger impact in their career. This book will help you become the boss you wish you had.

What Your Boss Really Wants from You: 15 Insights to Improve Your Relationship 

Your most important work relationship is with your boss. You need it to go well. But even the best bosses can be hard to read, and some seem downright inscrutable. Your boss isn’t going to change for you—don’t waste your time trying. The solution lies in figuring out what makes your boss tick and adapting your own work style to make the relationship better. But how do you do that?  In this pragmatic and accessible guide, top executive coach Steve Arneson shows how to find the answers to fifteen essential questions that will help you understand your boss’s leadership style, goals, motivations, work relationships, and how he or she sees you. Vivid real-world examples demonstrate Arneson’s advice in action and show clearly how this process can be used to gain a more meaningful, productive, and enjoyable work life.

Managing You Manager: How to Get Ahead with Any Type of Boss 

Managers come in all varieties, and unfortunately you don't get to choose your preference. Too often, we find ourselves working for people who are tough to work for, difficult to "decode," or brilliant but inaccessible. Managing Your Manager is the answer to dealing with a problematic supervisor.​  Managers of all types can provide invaluable learning experiences that can enhance your career. Managing Your Manager empowers you with the knowledge, skills, and savvy for dealing with any type of boss and excelling in your job.

How to be a Totally Awesome Employee (How to be Totally Awesome) 

Totally awesome employees do exist. They make the workplace (and the world) a better place to be. This book holds the secrets of totally awesome employees. As we study them and learn their ways, we will be lifted to greater heights. Each of us has the potential to become a totally awesome employee. It's a journey worth pursuing and one that can begin today. Those who choose to become a totally awesome employee choose happiness and success; not only in the workplace but also in life.

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  • ABOUT US
    • The Pixel Team >
      • Jamie Lewis Smith, PhD
      • Rebecca L Behle, MLIS
      • Cassandra Vaughn
      • Adam B. Troy, PhD
      • Brett Powell
      • Jorge Perez
    • Pixel Coaches >
      • Adam J. Feiner, PsyD, MBA Coach Bio
      • Ali O'Malley, PhD Coach Bio
      • Brian A. Bienn, PhD Coach Bio
      • Cassandra Vaughn, MS Coach Bio
      • Daniel C. Lattimore, PhD Coach Bio
      • Ginevra Drinka, PhD Coach Bio
      • Heather McCarren, PhD Coach Bio
      • Jamie Lewis Smith, PhD Coach Bio
      • Jane M Floyd, PsyD Coach Bio
      • John Hunthausen, PhD, MBA Coach Bio
      • Kate Licastro, PhD Coach Bio
      • Kathryn Esquer, PsyD, MBA Coach Bio
      • Keisha Morris, MALM Coach Bio
      • Lauren Frye, PhD Coach Bio
      • Liz Sweigert, PhD Coach Bio
      • Michael "Brett" Powell, ACC Coach Bio
      • Patti Weiter, PsyD Coach Bio
      • Robin Graff-Reed, PhD Coach Bio
      • Velvet Landingham, PhD Coach Bio
      • William "Bill" Frankel Coach Bio
    • PIXEL COACHING POLICIES + PRACTICES
    • Get In Touch >
      • Feedback Survey
  • SERVICES
    • Your Leadership Toolkit >
      • Let Us Be Your Guide
      • Live Micro-Learning Sessions
      • Leadership Insight Sessions >
        • Virtual Leadership Development Programs
        • Work Strong+Successful Series >
          • Leadership Foundation Session
          • Targeted Development Sessions >
            • Manage Conflict at Work
            • Delegate for Best Results
            • Manage Up More Effectively
            • Motivate & Inspire Your Team
            • Increase Communication Effectiveness
            • Coach & Develop Your Team
        • Self-Awareness through DISC
      • The Leadership Lab
      • Manager Masterclasses >
        • Register for Manager Masterclasses
      • Resource Library
      • Coaching for Peak Performance >
        • Pixel Coaching Programs
      • Dive Deeper: Books, Articles, Videos, Presentations, + Podcasts >
        • Presentations to Achieve Your Goals >
          • Develop Your Managers into Employee Engagement + Retention Maximizers
          • Anyone Can Lead - Career Coffee Chat
        • Books to Achieve Your Goals
        • Articles to Achieve Your Goals
        • Videos to Achieve Your Goals
        • Podcasts to Achieve Your Goals
    • Solutions for Teams & Organizations >
      • Developing Servant Leaders >
        • Leadership Assessments
      • Building Innovative Teams
      • Creating Healthy Organizations
  • Assessments
    • Leader Assessments >
      • Pixel Perspectives+ 360 >
        • THRAC 360 PROGRAM INFORMATION
      • Custom 360-Degree Assessments
      • The Power of YOU+
    • Employee Experience Assessments >
      • PIXEL EMPLOYEE THRIVING+ INDEX
      • PIXEL TEAM10+ ASSESSMENT >
        • Access Our White Paper
        • Learn More about PIXEL TEAM10+ ASSESSMENT
    • Organization Assessments
    • Quick Quizes >
      • Is Your Company Culture TOXIC Quiz
      • The Definitive Employee Retention Risk Quiz
      • What's Your Leadership Personality
      • The Ultimate Workplace Personality Quiz
    • Take an Insight Assessment
  • ANALYTICS
    • Science >
      • Workplace Science Explained >
        • The Astonishing Impact of Psychological Safety on Workplace Safety in Manufacturing
      • Our Research
      • Other Great Resources
      • NeHRd Nuggets
      • Participate in Our Research
    • Survey Confidentiality
  • FOR COACHES
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