10 Ways to Make Your Boss Love You - Do you believe that these tips apply in the military?

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 15:40:54 -0400

Here are some tips to improve relationships with those you report to. Some should be taken with a grain of salt, but the majority are worth applying.

Top 10 Ways to Make Your Boss Love You - Content Loop

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Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2014 3:50 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 15:50:34 -0400

SSgt Manley, thanks for taking the time to share this, certainly a bit tongue-in-cheek at times, although useful information IMHO for public, private, government, as well a military applications. Those human factors apply and are at the center of any cultural adaptions we might see in any of the above. Good info thanks again for sharing!

Response by SGT Aaron Barbee made Apr 19 at 2014 3:54 PM

SGT Aaron Barbee — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 15:54:36 -0400

It also helps to keep in mind if you're on the other end (Boss, leader, etc.) that even if someone isn't asking, you should still let your subordinates know what your priorities are and how they're ranked.

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Apr 22 at 2014 8:27 PM

COL Vincent Stoneking — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 20:27:46 -0400

#3 and #9 can easily backfire (ESPECIALLY #9) and are a bit on the dishonest side to boot.

On the civilian side, if I see either of those in a purposeful way, I am going to start questioning whether I want you working for me. On the military side, I am going to start developing work-arounds for you.

Other than that, great advice. #5 and #8 pay for the whole article.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2014 10:51 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 May 2014 10:51:14 -0400

Instead of "Master the art of looking busy", seek to "Master the art of being productive". Also, "seek to improve the organization", as in, make everything more efficient for yourself and others.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2014 4:55 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:55:36 -0400

At the end of the day you need to be a team player. Weather you have a boss or a subordinate. When you are a team player 1-10 is a no brainer. I think that this is a list for those that have a hard time being a team player.

Response by Cpl Toby Dodd made Jun 17 at 2014 3:47 PM

Cpl Toby Dodd — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:47:44 -0400

On point

Response by Cpl Toby Dodd made Jun 17 at 2014 3:48 PM

Cpl Toby Dodd — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:48:06 -0400

On point