01. Think of your boss as a resource.
Rather than an overseer (or worse, a parent), consider your boss a service provider who helps you get your job done. Your boss secures the resources you need, makes decisions in your favor, works your interdepartmental issues, and secures money to get you a raise.
2. Keep your promises.
Your boss wants to trust you to get your job done, so he or she isn’t left in the lurch. Therefore, when you accept an assignment, follow through fanatically. Never over-commit and always deliver. As Yoda said: “Do or do not. There is no ‘try’.”. It's about you, not your manager.
3. No surprises, ever.
Even if you’re afraid some bad news might upset your boss, don’t wait until the last minute to deliver it. This is especially true if your boss tends to “shoot the messenger.” Frequent updates are your best and only defense. Being predictable makes you trustworthy and a valuable asset to any team or organization.
