- Do offer to pitch in
- Do keep your boss in the loop
- Do always bring a solution
- Don't just suck up
- Do check your attitude
- Do check your timing
- Do check your preparation
- Don't lose your cool
- Do ask about their preferences
- Do ask about their history
- Do ask about their priorities
- Don't forget to consider the source
- Do avoid flattery
- Do accept your ideas will be stolen
- Do get ready to move on
- Don't wait for acknowledgement
- Do let go of past
- Do tell the truth
- Do be supportive & helpful
- Don't judge, improve
- Do examine your performance
- Do ask how they want updates
- Do over communicate
- Don't be defensive or resentful
- Do remain current
- Do demonstrate your value regularly
- Do accept a different management style
- Don't try to be their parent
- Do find out if your boss is really in trouble
- Do find more solo projects & mentors
- Do decide if you can confide in your boss
- Don't write off your boss's boss
