ARIES
March 21-April 20
Strengths: Inspiring, Dynamic, Trailblazing
Weaknesses: Unheeding, Stressed, Unaware
Interactive Style: Confrontational, Commanding, Blunt
The Aries Boss
Aries bosses are born leaders, so there will be little doubt as to their
wishes concerning the direction the group should take. Explicit, clear, and
demanding, these fiery individuals will ask for every ounce of commitment
and energy their employees can muster, and then some. Because they are so
comfortable in this role, they are eager to make decisions and see them implemented.
True individuals, they naturally respect individuality in others and are surprisingly
open to and even expectant of their employees acting on their own, once they understand what is expected of them.
TAURUS
April 21-May 21
Strengths: Stable, Attentive, Careful
Weaknesses: Bossy, Inflexible, Insensitive
Interactive Style: Concerned, Instructive, Explicit
The Taurus Boss
Many people have described the Taurus personality as bossy. Indeed, the Taurus boss is
comfortable in this role, but prefers to stay behind the scenes and let things run smoothly
on their own. This, of course, assumes that employees have been well coached and know what
to expect from a Taurus boss. Such assumptions are not always justified, although Taurus
bosses usually take the time and trouble to spell out how they want their employees to proceed.
Rules and regulations are usually kept to a minimum but are written in stone, at least as far as
the Taurus boss is concerned.
GEMINI
May 22-June 21
Strengths: Lively, Communicative, Interesting
Weaknesses: Distracted, Superficial, Nervous
Interactive Style: Forward, Adaptable, Logical
The Gemini Boss
Most Geminis are not comfortable giving orders or running an organization day to day.
They are basically types who enjoy being part of a team and sharing experiences on an equal
level. Thus, although they are quite capable of taking on the work involved in being bosses,
they are not born leaders themselves and would much prefer to hang back and let things run
on their own.
Gemini bosses are very good at delegating authority, relying on a few capable
employees to oversee the activities of their company. Such individuals are usually well
rewarded and given a wide range of responsibilities. However, the Gemini boss likes to
make the final decisions on all important matters.
CANCER
June 22-July 22
Strengths: Low-key, Easy, Harmonious
Weaknesses: Overly demanding, Expectant, Particular
Interactive Style: Persuasive, Feeling, Empathic
The Cancer Boss
It can be a mistake to deny or underestimate the dominant qualities of the Cancer boss.
Extremely particular about how things are done, Cancer bosses can be very demanding,
albeit in a low-key manner. They expect their employees to understand their
wishes and even to anticipate them. It is not so much rules and orders that count most for
Cancer bosses, but the fact that everyone is on the same emotional wavelength.
Not fond of trouble,
Cancer bosses want things to run smoothly, and this fact underlies the importance of their
dominance being unquestioned rather than power tripping, per se.
LEO
July 23-August 23
Strengths: Fair, Proud, Commanding
Weaknesses: Egotistical, Power hungry, Self-centered
Interactive Style: Friendly, Open, Generous
The Leo Boss
Born leaders, Leos exult in assuming the top positions of any company.
Ownership is not the most important thing for them, however — so as long as they are CEOs or directors,
they are happy to be employees. Leo bosses try to be fair and impartial, succeeding in doing so as long as their
authority is not questioned nor their job threatened. As they see it, they are simply representing everyone under
them, trying to get them the best possible salaries, working conditions, opportunities for advancement, and benefits.
Leos take great pride in their work, so when the company is being congratulated by stockholders, boards of directors,
or owners, they are happy to accept for everyone else.
VIRGO
August 24-September 22
Strengths: Pragmatic, Realistic, Matter-of-fact
Weaknesses: Unresponsive, Unsympathetic, Cold
Interactive Style: Literal, Concise, Economical
The Virgo Boss
Virgo bosses are highly pragmatic and are generally realists. Thus the intent or
ideals behind your actions are not nearly as important to them as the results.
Facts and figures play a large role in their thinking, so be sure you have these at
your fingertips when you are summoned to their offices. Excuses will be accepted only if
they can be backed up with logic and acceptable evidence.
Do not seek to arouse Virgo
bosses' sympathy or understanding, and keep your interactions as unemotional as possible.
Virgo bosses highly value their time, as well as yours, so try not to waste it in idle banter.
LIBRA
September 23-October 22
Strengths: Popular, Charismatic, Likeable
Weaknesses: Conceited, Needy, Self-defeating
Interactive Style: Agreeable, Charming, Magnetic
The Libra Boss
The only things Libra bosses value more than being liked by their employees is
being well liked by them. This intense need for popularity often betrays them
and can even undermine their efforts. Instead of keeping their eye on the ball
and striving for positive results, too often they are interested in their own
personal gratification.
At times their need for admiration seems boundless;
those who know this are able to manipulate them through alternately giving and
withholding praise. The struggle of Libra bosses to create successful companies is
often against that most difficult of enemies — themselves.
SCORPIO
October 23-November 21
Strengths: Well-directed, Protective, Powerful
Weaknesses: Inflexible, Unforgiving, Harsh
Interactive Style: Serious, Hard-driving, Dominant
The Scorpio Boss
Scorpio bosses are serious individuals — hard-driving and dedicated to the company's success.
Consequently, they set extremely high standards for their employees and expect them to give the very
best they have on a daily basis. Scorpios do not accept excuses for shoddy or slipshod work, preferring a
frank admission of failure over attempts to explain it away.
Powerful and dominant, Scorpio bosses sit
in the driver's seat at all times and do not allow their colleagues and fellow workers to question or
undermine their authority. When reporting to their superiors or owners of the business, they seek to
protect their own employees from unreasonable demands and insist on adequate and often abundant reward
for their workers' dedicated efforts.
SAGITTARIUS
November 22-December 21
Strengths: Intuitive, Forceful, Quick
Weaknesses: Uncommunicative, Unclear, Unsympathetic
Interactive Style: Independent, Individualistic, Impulsive
The Sagittarius Boss
Because of their high degree of independence and individualism, Sagittarius bosses are
not always suited to this role. Sagittarians are prone to go off suddenly and often
precipitously in their own direction under a full head of steam, so it may be difficult
for their employees to keep up with them. Furthermore, they may not take the time
to communicate their thoughts clearly to other members of the company, preferring
to let their own actions speak for themselves.
Not really team players, Sagittarius
bosses assume command and then follow their hunches rather than carefully mapping
out a campaign and relegating duties carefully.
CAPRICORN
December 22-January 20
Strengths: Dominant, Determined, Self-assured
Weaknesses: Insensitive, Unheeding, Stubborn
Interactive Style: Authoritarian, Commanding, Firm
The Capricorn Boss
Capricorns are dominant personalities, and therefore bosses born under this sign will want
to be obeyed without question. Moreover, they will insist on maintaining their position as
bosses of the department or company, and under no circumstances will they allow you or
anyone else to undermine their authority. "Never outshine the master" is a good rule to
follow when working for a Capricorn boss.
Not necessarily hungry for advancement,
Capricorn bosses are more likely to hang onto their rung on the corporate ladder
having once reached and, in most cases, intending to remain at that level as long as possible.
AQUARIUS
January 21-February 19
Strengths: Quick, Bright, Open
Weaknesses: Impatient, Erratic, Elusive
Interactive Style: Immediate, Unpredictable, Ungovernable
The Aquarius Boss
Since Aquarians are not particularly suited to be bosses, they are, generally speaking,
rather few and far between. There are several reasons for this, among them their
erratic and impulsive behavior, need to act on their own, lightning-quick moves,
and general disinterest in holding power over others or setting up a dynasty.
That
said, if you have an Aquarius boss, at least you have been forewarned. Actually,
they are often fun to work with (when you can catch up to them) and treat their
employees quite generously. Their impatience is legendary, so do not try their
quick tempers or frustrate them with your absence or tardiness when they really
need you in the clutch.
PISCES
February 20-March 20
Strengths: Affluent, Fluid, Empathic
Weaknesses: Easily manipulated, Oversensitive, Overprotective
Interactive Style: Relaxed, Adaptable, Influential
The Pisces Boss
For some strange reason Pisces are thought of as being bad with money. Yet in history,
and also in one's own circle of friends, money seems to come easiest to those born
under this sign. In the same way, a Pisces boss too frequently invokes the mistaken
picture of an ultra-relaxed and indecisive fish flopping out of its depth, but in fact
those born under this sign frequently make excellent bosses, even dynasty builders.
Money making comes quite naturally to them, as it is a fluid medium that they totally
understand, and nurturing Pisces bosses are more than capable of guarding the
interests of their businesses and employees, bringing profit to all concerned.
