URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog / February 2020 / Improve the Relationship with Your Boss Improve the Relationship with Your Boss Try these "best tips" with your boss to see if they increase the excitement you have about your job: Encourage your boss to share knowledge and experience with you. Treat your boss like you would your best customer. Ask for feedback rather than waiting for it. initiate contact to keep your boss updated on projects you are working on. Have no doubts about what your boss expects of you. Encourage your boss to delegate responsibility to you. When bringing problems to your boss, include the solution. Inform your boss about problems early so he or she doesn’t make a surprising discovery another way. UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well-U, helping eligible individuals to assess issues, and provide short-term counseling and referrals. Keith Stein | 2/13/2020 You may also like Not Enough Feedback? Stop the Downward Slide with EAP Help Leadership Skills Can Be Learned Ostracized at Work?