3. Don't Slack Off

When the going gets tough--well, your boss slips out with yet another ailment or appointment. She is oblivious to her example, forgetting that what supervisors project is what employees absorb and reflect. You may think your boss has little to teach you. But you're missing one huge takeaway: Don't let someone else's conduct rub off on you. Don't use it as an excuse to indulge your worst instincts, either.