He always wants to know what I m doing and all his questions slow me down. Take Marlboro cigarettes. It was only as sales to women began to burn down in the fifties that the cowboy was created to rope in a whole new market. Well, if a cigarette can mutate from Betty Davis to John Wayne, don t give up on your boss. The questions below will give you some ideas about how to get him to lighten up on the reins.
Most bosses hate surprises, so don t go there.
Well, the alternative may be even riskier. Bail out if he gets hot under the collar. You can always try again later, perhaps with reinforcements . . . . Chances are, you re not alone. Talk to your coworkers, but don t appear to be criticizing the boss.