Here is a draft post that has been waiting to be published. The October 2009 issue of Smart Money had a short list of top 10 Ways to Make Your Boss Love You. I think these are still applicable now.
- Put in the hours-when it counts.
- Empathize
- Defuse a bad situation
- Be a conduit
- Ask for help
- Connect the boss’s way
- Show initiative
- Be positive
- Make like mini-me
- Get your face time