I’ve never seen a boss adjust his or her management style to that of an employee. This means you will be the one doing the adjusting. Begin by observing how your manager uses authority, the way she relates to others, and her communication style as a leader. Most bosses typically fall into one of the following categories: dictatorial, laissez-faire, bureaucratic, or consultative. Once you determine the type of manager you’ve been handed, you can then study ways to work most effectively with this type of leader.
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