How to be a Lion Tamer - A Primer on Leading Up

Lead Up. Use the best known Dale Carnegie technique. Show interest, ask questions, listen, engage, add value, be empathetic and, by all means, be yourself — your amplified self. Like it or not, people will judge you, so if you can influence their judgment to a large extent without driving yourself mad, do so. But let it be a result of your hard work, your social adeptness, and of your self-confidence.

Many bosses (but not all) are like lions. They roar, bite, and attack unpredictably. If you have a lion as a boss, then you should learn to become a lion tamer. It’s one of the best skills to develop when you are in a lion’s den. You should understand what shapes the lion’s perception of the world: in most cases, lions see you as either prey, an enemy, or ignorable. Prey, they eat; the enemy, they kill; and everyone else they disregard. What is left? Being on par with the lions without being a lion.

Here's how you tame the lion, in other words lead up. Prior to commenting, do listen to the entire video so you have the full perspective, not just this text.