Understanding and Working with Difficult Bosses

By dedicating themselves to their job and becoming indispensable, employees can build a better working relationship with their boss.

In Understanding and Working with Difficult Bosses, Reverend Geary Reid discusses a reality that many employees face: working for a demanding boss. While some bosses are, unfortunately, uninterested in their employees' well-being, many bosses do care about their employees and award those who prove themselves to be hard workers. Thus, Reid offers tips on how employees can endear themselves to their boss. Oftentimes, employees can be their own worst enemy by not taking their work seriously enough or treating their job as a stepping stone to something better. By being punctual, meeting deadlines, effectively communicating, and being a team player, employees can improve not only their relationship with their boss but also their overall experience at work. To boost office morale, all employees-including the boss-must do their jobs accurately and efficiently.

Because most people have a boss, it is crucial for them to understand how to work with-and for-their boss. With the knowledge contained in this book, employees can develop their skills and become more competent workers. By doing so, employees may find that their boss is not as difficult to work for as they had once thought; additionally, they may find work not only bearable but also enjoyable.