JofA Podcast Hosted by Drew Adamek
The relationship with your boss is critical to your career; a good boss gives you the tools and opportunities to grow and advance, while a bad boss can hamper your development and breed resentment. But no matter what kind of relationship you have with your boss, it’s important to take responsibility for your career and find ways to navigate challenging relationships. In this podcast, Karen Dillon, a former editor with Harvard Business Review and author of the HBR Guide to Office Politics, offers several tips on how to thrive even in difficult relationships with your boss.
What you’ll learn from this episode:
- Why the phrase “office politics” gets a bum rap.
- How to develop a team mentality with your co-workers, even if you work remotely.
- Ways to get to know your boss better and strengthen your relationship.
- Strategies for navigating bosses who hold you back, steal credit, or play favorites.
- Why you are ultimately responsible for your career.