How to Win Arguments and Manipulate Managers

As dumb as it sounds, making sure your boss is in a good mood is more important than being right . This is where I failed for many years. In my love for “solving the puzzle,” I thought others would feel the same way.

Getting executives to act requires art as much as science. Data has a role, but the path from analysis to alignment runs through compelling stories, keen emotional intelligence, and anticipating concerns. Master these, and your spreadsheets will shape strategy.