Managing Your Boss and Creating a Positive Relationship
As a Gentleman, you thrive on the cutting edge of anything and everything — something we touched upon in Part One: Getting Along with Colleagues and Getting Ahead at Work. While this makes you an invaluable resource, diving headlong into every new trend isn’t always necessary or appropriate. Below, three ways to ensure that you are tasteful as well as trend-setting. Want more career inspiration? Click here to see more ArcheGuides.
While the fashion world may indeed be espousing skinny selvedge jeans or claiming ascots are a viable alternative on dress-down Fridays, this doesn’t necessarily make them appropriate office attire. Don’t precipitate an awkward conversation with your boss by sporting a trend that needs an explanation.
While a familiarity with the latest trends is important — you don’t want to be left behind — the fact that something is new doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better. While you may find your boss’s thought processes stodgy, he’s seen a lot come and go. If he’s saying, “Let’s wait,” it’s important to listen.
While sporting the very latest in briefcases, gadgets, bespoke suits and whatnot brings you joy, if it’s easily apparent that it cost more than a week’s salary you’re sending a message that you either a) have poor impulse control or b) don’t need that raise. Be mindful.
