You know what folks enjoy? Feeling like they got their money's worth. As it happens, your boss is no exception to the rule. He wants to know he found his money's worth in you. The most direct, surefire way to earn your boss's unparalleled affection is to, without the shadow of a doubt, deliver above and beyond what they could reasonably expect from somebody in your position. But, you're probably not reading this to be told you should work harder - you want easier and unexplored routes to your superior's superordinate heart.