How to Become Your Boss's Favorite

By Alison Green

Your manager has a huge impact on day-to-day quality of life at work. If your manager likes and trusts you, chances are that you're going to find your work life more pleasant and fulfilling, and you'll probably advance more quickly, too. On the other hand, if your manager doesn't like you, consequences can range from daily tension to bad assignments to even being pushed out of your job.

While you won't click with every manager out there, here are seven things you can do that will significantly improve your relationship with the vast majority of managers – and will make you the beloved favorite of many of them.