nus, or a promotion. Logic tells us that it's a good idea to keep anyone with that kind of power on our good side, right? But in the real world we're often our own worst enemies when it comes to knowing how to turn our managers into our biggest fans. Instead of working to keep bosses happy, many of us make these common mistakes that end up turning a boss against us faster than we can say, "I need a new job."
Ignoring: Treating your boss as if he and/or his ideas are inconsequential to your success is foolish. Not showing up for meetings or dismissing his requests will get him riled up in a way that he won't soon forget. The same is true for missing deadlines or refusing to follow through on assignments. And, ignoring any problems that exist between the two of you will only make them worse. You may feel you're 100% in the right, but rest assured he'll place the blame for the issues squarely on your shoulders.
Sabotaging: Not doing your best on a project you think isn't worth your time, not asking for help when you need it, or treating clients and vendors poorly are all acts of sabotage that are sure to anger even the most level-headed supervisor. Sabotage can be overt like saying you're going to do everything in your power to make sure xyz doesn't happen (and then doing it), or stealthy like not using key contacts or not sharing information to ensure a project doesn't get off the ground. Oh, and saying, "I told you so" in the voice of a third grader is a good way to sabotage morale and future projects.
Going over, around, or behind him: Communicating in any way that treats your boss like the enemy falls under this category. Actions like speaking to your manager's boss about your manager, going behind your boss's back to promote yourself with clients, or leaving him out of the communication loop at any step of the way are all ways
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