Establish a rapport. “Overtly confronting a controller boss is risky.” If you value your job, build a relationship before discussing thorny topics. Demanding bosses reward loyalty, so “accept your role as the reliable soldier and demonstrate support.” Use the connection you build to study the boss’s “willingness to receive feedback.”
Make sure you’re on the same page. Control freaks “often give vague or incomplete instructions,” so it’s up to you to “clearly define goals and time frames up front” to avoid being reprimanded later. Controller bosses expect results, so deliver on time and exceed expectations.
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