1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 My boss is very controlling and does not really trust the team, he manages with a do as I say or you know where the door is style -in short he behaves like a major d..k! How do I influence things? Summary: Get the full story - as in all the facts not just a part truth and your own assumptions&amp;nbsp; Understand the boss and find out what the drivers are&amp;nbsp; Examine my own drivers, try to improve the relationship Generate other possibilities or options in writing&amp;nbsp; Speak to the boss - be empathetic and control the emotions No matter what the decision thank the boss and ask for feedback&amp;nbsp; As always I look forward to your comments and if you have a question please email it to claudia@makeworkmeaningful.co.uk www.makeworkmeaningful.co.uk &amp;nbsp; Claudia's two cents http://makeworkmeaningful.co.uk <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18901673/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/18901673