Communicating with the boss
Some believe that communication with the boss - is sophisticated torture. Others - that it is an obstacle course. And we believe that communication with the boss - the perfect chance to defend its interests and strengthen its position in the firm. The biggest stress for my friend Lida has always been a way to work. The fact that every day she rode to office on the same bus. And because her supervisor, by a strange coincidence, lived in a neighboring yard, they went, usually together.
-And why are you so worried? "- I wonder - well, think of it, a bus ride? So what is this?
"Yes, I do not know how to behave - say Lida - whether to greet, or pretend not to notice. And whether it is necessary for him specifically take a seat on a nearby seat? And keep the conversation? Required? Or vice versa? Maybe he does not like that I went to him every morning with talk climb. Or, conversely, say boorish kind of ignores me. I am afraid that he had not been fired because of those early morning trips.
Of course, the fear is meaningless. On the contrary, all the events in the life you perceive as an opportunity. Chance to change things for the better. If you're into force of certain circumstances have to communicate regularly with the chief, use it to their advantage. You can use this unique opportunity to draw his attention to his work and his person. Approach, first to the big boss is not only possible but also necessary. At least say hello require good taste. And then on the nonverbal cues you can easily determine whether your boss is to communicate or not?
Gestures of openness prompt that the chief is to you and communicate with you. In this case, you can easily start a conversation and even to voice some of their wishes and requests for work and career advancement. To the gesture of openness include: "hands out" (when a person opens his hands as if turning the palms to the sky), "undoing clothing (of course, you can unbutton the jacket and because of the weather, but psychologists say that for many people, this gesture of openness and trust). If your boss, by contrast, uses one of the gestures or postures zakrytnosti protection should not be intrusive to climb to the conversation.
Signal a retreat for you can be: crossing hands on chest, hands hidden behind his back or in your pocket. However, it is worth all, without exception, make gestures at his own expense. Sometimes his hands in his pocket hiding from the cold and aggressive gestures provoked not by you, and unpleasant memories. In short, we should not jump to conclusions, as it is not necessary to avoid further contact with his superiors, which can greatly help in achieving your goals.
