Chapter 2. How Attitude Affects Results

 

“I am not saying a Positive Attitude can make you successful. I am saying a Positive Attitude will make you successful.”

 
 --NORMAN VINCENT PEALE

Nobody, but nobody is more important to your job satisfaction and happiness, your progress and development on the job than your boss. Some people are lucky to be assigned to a boss who is a good leader, teacher, and mentor, while others may work for one who is the opposite.

No matter who the fates give you as a supervisor, you can make the most of it by studying your boss’s goals, style, and work habits and then tailoring your actions accordingly.

Linda learned very early in her assignment to the Purchasing Department that Carol, the purchasing manager, was the kind ...

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