Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Introduction -- STEP 1 Study Your Boss -- 1 When and how is he most approachable? -- 2 What is his preferred management style? -- 3 What behaviors does he reward? -- 4 What is he trying to accomplish in this role? -- 5 What is he worried about? -- 6 What is his reputation in the company? -- 7 Whom does he respect? -- 8 Where does he have influence? -- 9 What is his relationship like with his boss? -- 10 What is his primary motivation? -- STEP 2 Consider How Your Boss Sees You -- 11 What does she value about you? -- 12 How vital are you to her mission? -- 13 What does she think you need to improve? -- 14 How does she represent you to others? -- 15 What is her history with you? -- STEP 3 Take Responsibility for the Relationship -- It Starts with Attitude -- Modify Your Story -- Communicate Your New Story -- Change Your Behaviors -- Write a Development Plan -- Common Boss/Motive Scenarios -- Afterword -- Resources -- The 15 Insight Questions -- The Reflective Exercises -- Acknowledgments -- Index -- About the Author.