The Boss and The Assistant

It''s a basic business relationship, and the structure is easy: The Boss gives orders, and The Assistant obeys. But there''s an alternative that''s better for both assistant and boss, and it''s called "partnership."

In this eye-opening book, assistants learn how they can break out of old, narrow roles and enjoy working with a boss instead of for a boss. This change liberates creativity and self-confidence, and reveals hidden skills and interests. It also makes an assistant more valuable (and promotable) to the boss and the company.

Readers learn specific techniques for how to:

• initiate the transition to a partnering relationship
• understand their boss''s work style and adapt to it -- without losing their sense of self
• become a proactive worker who takes responsibility for mistakes and credit for successes