What is his relationship like with his boss?
This is one of the most important insights you can develop about your boss. Like you, he’s trying to figure out what his boss prefers and expects. He’s trying to look good to his manager, and that has serious implications for you. My advice is to learn everything you can about this relationship—it will explain a lot of his behavior. Is there mutual respect? Does your boss enjoy working for his manager? The reason this impacts you is obvious: if he’s not feeling good about this relationship, he’s going to be stressed, and you’re sure to feel some of that. His relationship with his boss can impact what ...
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