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Bob Sutton makes a great posit: We can become more successful in our jobs when we stop thinking about what our boss is doing for us and think instead about what we can do for our boss. The notion is based on the simple concept that enabling the people around us to succeed—whether boss or employee—will achieve more in the long run for everyone.

I think Bob is onto something. A team-oriented perspective, instead of a me-oriented one, will accomplish more and teach us to work with others. Plus, if we learn to manage up, we will also learn to manage down. If we think about it another way, we will always have a boss, though we may not always have people report to us. So which is the more useful skill?

Just how can we do this? The blog post elaborates.

Lots more tips on leadership.