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The workplace\u00a0<\/span>has<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>always been\u00a0<\/span>full of challenges, meetings, and deadlines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
If you\u2019re a hard-working person you\u2019re likely to be<\/span>\u00a0focused on\u00a0<\/span>hitting targets and keeping your customers\/clients happy b<\/span>ut\u00a0<\/span>sometimes\u00a0<\/span>in doing so,\u00a0<\/span>you<\/span>\u00a0miss one important aspect that\u00a0<\/span>would help you move your career forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
W<\/span><\/b>e need to establish\u00a0<\/span><\/b>strong\u00a0<\/span><\/b>connections and among all th<\/span><\/b>ose<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>who have an impact on our careers<\/span><\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/b>one of\u00a0<\/span><\/b>the\u00a0<\/span><\/b>most\u00a0<\/span><\/b>difficult\u00a0<\/span><\/b>relationships\u00a0<\/span><\/b>is the one with your\u00a0<\/span><\/b>anxious\u00a0<\/span><\/b>boss.\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
An average<\/span>\u00a0boss is\u00a0<\/span>typically\u00a0<\/span>a busy person a<\/span>s they<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>have to\u00a0<\/span>ensure the smooth running of the whole organization<\/span>. <\/span>Sometimes this makes it\u00a0difficult\u00a0for them to\u00a0see the evidence of you\u00a0accomplishing all of\u00a0the goals\u00a0they have set.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
Bosses may not be more prone to anxiety than employees,<\/span> however, when things aren\u2019t going well, it\u2019s often the boss who<\/strong><\/span>‘s the first to get the blame.<\/strong> <\/span>With unhappy customers, shareholders, or when the profits take a drastic hit it tends to be the bosses who find themselves under scrutiny and they\u2019re arguably the first to get fired too.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
If your boss in a high-pressured management role or they have been recently appointed, they may feel the pressure to prove themselves. <\/strong><\/p>\n
I<\/span>f you\u2019ve ever worked under a highly anxious boss, you\u2019ll know that it\u2019s no easy feat and it can be nearly impossible to g<\/span>et\u00a0<\/span>them<\/span> to trust you. <\/span>With constant micromanagement and undermining, behavior can eventually wear you down until you decide to mentally check out long before you\u2019ve physically checked out.<\/span><\/p>\n
It wouldn’t be right not to mention that in some cases, some managers probably shouldn\u2019t be in the roles they\u2019re in. But in this article, w<\/span>e are talking about the highly incompetent, abusive, or unsuitable characters that unfortunately find themselves at the top. <\/span><\/p>\n
Your boss might be one of them and in our experience, there isn\u2019t much you can do about this other than the following: \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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So, if you suspect your boss is not a complete psychopath (congrats), t<\/span>here are some basic, obvious things you can do to help avoid causing additional problems:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Most bosses will eventually see and appreciate your efforts, but if you need to spell it out, you may want to read the email templates below.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not careful a<\/span>nxiety and stress can be contagious, so it\u2019s important to try and protect your own mental health when things get\u00a0<\/span>uncomfortable<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>Anxiety can\u00a0<\/span>affect<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>people\u00a0<\/span>differently<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>so it\u2019s important to try different approaches to see what works best for you. <\/span>Anxiety and Depression Association of America<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>recommends a multi-faceted approach for\u00a0<\/span>coping\u00a0<\/span>with workplace<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>anxiety<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nGood Morning\/Afternoon [Insert Your Boss’ Name],<\/strong><\/h5>\n
I know in our previous meeting, no one believed they could meet your target deadline for compiling this year’s market analysis data; however, I’ve reviewed my current workload. I am confident I can take on that responsibility.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
I’ve also pinpointed some possible techniques to efficiently complete the task with no more than two other team members’ assistance. Extracting the data will likely be complicated, but I’m confident that by using my methods, we’ll get the job done correctly. <\/strong><\/h5>\n
As this project is critically important, I’ll prioritize it to ensure that we’ll achieve the desired outcome, no matter what.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Please let me know when you would like me to arrange a meeting\/call to discuss how to best proceed with the project.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Thank you,<\/strong><\/h5>\n
[Insert Your Name]<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
A lot of your peers will be hesitant to take up additional responsibility, but <\/span><\/span>to move forward<\/span><\/span> you must be willing to step out of your comfort zone. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Furthermore, to gain the trust of your boss<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span> you need to differentiate yourself from the hundreds of employees working there. Therefore, what else is a better way of doing that than demonstrating initiative? <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
H<\/span><\/span>ard work is a great way to make progress in your career, as is building a great reputation and strong working relationships. <\/span><\/span>K<\/span><\/span>eep on challenging yourself as it is the only way to make progress. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Your competition is not the person sitting in the bos<\/span><\/span>s’<\/span><\/span>s seat but yourself. <\/span><\/span>So dedicate some time each and every day to become a better version of you<\/span><\/span>rself<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Email\/ Script Template 2 | Politely\u00a0<\/span><\/span>A<\/span><\/span>sk<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>B<\/span><\/span>efore Making<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>S<\/span><\/span>uggestion<\/span><\/span>s<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nGood Morning\/ Afternoon [Insert Your Manager’s Name],<\/strong><\/h5>\n
If you’re interested, I have a suggestion I would like to to add?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
As you have decided on the release date of our new product of the R&D department and I am sure you have some strong reasons for why you’ve set that particular day. <\/strong><\/h5>\n
However, I think it would be better to push it a day before or after that date because of a calendar clash with the energy department. I believe they’re holding a seminar to introduce new measures to eradicate the use of plastic our company uses.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Although the two events are wholly independent of each other, I think the impact of both of these events will be split, and they won’t be able to create the expected impression on the audience.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Thank you,<\/strong><\/h5>\n
[Insert Your Name]<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
In general, people in senior positions don’t always enjoy taking suggestions from their subordinates. So if you are daring enough to endure the risk, you better make it worth it.<\/p>\n
First, ask for their permission to present your solution and if they entertain the idea, be sure to phrase your suggestion as politely as possible.<\/p>\n
It’s better to use phrases such as “I think it would be better,” and “In my opinion,” to avoid sounding like you’re overstepping your authority.<\/p>\n
It always helps to do your homework, study the alternatives, and make sure that the solution you suggest is better than the initial one.<\/p>\n
Strive to give authentic value over just having your voice heard as people will notice the difference. Along with this, make sure that the way you present your solution is clear, concise, and informative.<\/p>\n
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