Success sometimes depends on kissing up to the boss.
By James Winburn There are people in the workplace who have office politics down to an art. These smart shmoozers have no qualms on kissing up to the boss. They accept the notion that their boss holds the key to a promising future and their workplace livelihood. Working hard at licking the boots of their superiors is a job in itself, they'll admit to you. Jim Krouse, a sales representative, said to curry the favor of your boss is part of everyone's career track.