6. Find Solutions to Problems Never approach your boss with a laundry list of work related problems or concerns you are having and expect him or her to make it all better for you. Take some time to think about what ever issues you are dealing with and come up with creative solutions. Then you can go to your boss with a plan for how to deal with the situation. Your boss will appreciate that you took the time to think it through. You will also give the impression of being a creative, independent thinker who can solve problems and handle conflict.