{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Understand before arguing with a d..k boss,,,","description":"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; ","author_name":"Claudia's two cents","author_url":"http:\/\/makeworkmeaningful.co.uk","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/18901673"}