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.

When people aren’t doing what you think they should be doing, look at yourself first. How can you better communicate to them what they should be doing so they can understand and execute?

If you’re feeling micromanaged by your boss or senior leaders, instead of getting frustrated with them, take ownership. Push more information up the chain of... See more