How To Disarm A Grumpy Boss
If there’s one person to keep happy at work [other than yourself], it’s your boss. When they’re not happy, though, it can be difficult to stay on their good side.
So when faced with a grumpy boss, try not to give in to a negative workspace and attempt to change the situation for the better.
Brad Isaac suggests 5 ways to do so, the last being Stay Away if the other four don’t work.
Divert with good news - Sometimes all a boss needs to get rid of a bad mood is some good news. Good business news can turn his bad attitude inside out. So the time to drop the good news that you landed the new account or finally finished the major hurdle that stood in the way of a major project will divert Mr. Grouch into thinking more positive.
How do you guys solve a problem like your grumpy boss?
5 Ways to Disarm A Grumpy Boss - [AchieveIT]
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Wardy says on February 5th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Don’t be an easy target, deliver on what you say you will when you will, if he has no reason to fault you then even in the worst mood your boss will have a posative attitude towards you because there is no effort for him to feel he needs to make when dealing with you diplomatically.
When you are the cause of the problem you should act quickly to resolve the issue at least to reasonable level where you can begin negotiations and discussion about a more long term solution.
A proactive approach is usually the best one as it ensures your boss that you are doing all you can to put the situation right for him.