How to Help Your Boss Help You

Explore strategies for managing your manager and advancing your career in this insightful GOTO Book Club interview. Learn how to build a productive relationship with your boss, navigate professional dynamics, and steer your career path effectively. Discover the importance of inclusive language, finding middle ground, and addressing challenging situations. Gain valuable insights on why bad managers exist and when to consider changing your work environment. Delve into the complexities of boss-employee relationships and whether friendship is appropriate in this context. Apply practical advice from Ken Kousen's book "Help Your Boss Help You" to improve your professional interactions and achieve your career goals.

Intro
The books before the book
How to manage your manager: iterated prisoner’s dilemma
Find the middle ground
Inclusive language matters
Building a relationship
Why are there bad managers?
Change your situation
Should your boss be your friend?
Outro