My 40-year-old cousin had recently been appointed deputy director of the municipal bureau, so I hurried to visit her.
When I arrived at the gate of her compound, I bought a bottle of wine and a cigarette as gifts. My cousin received me very warmly, she knew what I was here for, invited me to stay for dinner, and shared a lot of experiences about the workplace.
She also presented me with two cigarettes and a case of wine when I was leaving. Although these gifts are nothing, the biggest takeaway from this visit is the words she shared with me.
My cousin can be regarded as a young and promising person, and she can become a deputy director at this age, at least more than 90% of her peers. She knew what I was here for and invited me to stay and eat together.
During our dinner, she talked to me about her experience of promotion, with a focus on how to get along with leaders. Because it is often the leader who ultimately determines whether a person is promoted or not, maintaining a good relationship with the leader means being one step closer to success.
I believe that in the workplace, many people face the problem of getting along with their leaders. I summarized my cousin's conversation and share it with you here:
1.When getting along with leaders, stick to your position and don't hesitate. There are multiple leaders in each unit, and when choosing which leader to follow, once the decision is made, be steadfast, and no one likes someone who is hesitant and flattering left and right.
2.When getting along with your leader, be careful to keep an appropriate distance. Many people mistakenly believe that the closer they are to their leaders, the better, but this is not the case. Being too close is easy to be misunderstood, and being too distant makes the leader think that you have different intentions towards him. Maintaining a reasonable distance needs to be grasped according to the actual situation.
3.When dealing with leaders, don't treat yourself specially. If you have a good relationship with your leader, don't see this as an opportunity to reduce your workload and responsibilities. Leadership needs people who are capable and responsible.
4.When getting along with leaders, don't talk casually. Don't treat the leader as a friend, no matter how good your relationship is, be careful with your words and avoid jokes. When communicating with leaders, pay attention to your tone and attitude, and always maintain a humble posture.
5.When you get along with your leader, don't show off him. Some people like to show off and always show off their relationship with the leader, which makes them proud, but others get bored and the leader is unhappy.