How to survive the impulsive boss

- Let's talk about the impulsive boss. … This is the boss who's always changing their mind. … Who's always shifting priorities. … Who's always chasing shiny objects. … They come into the office in the morning … with a set of priorities … and by lunchtime those are washed away … and a new set comes in. … Or they go to a conference … and they come back with 10 new ideas. … The next day, guess what? … Those ideas are gone. … The upsides of working for an impulsive boss … is that sometimes they're going to hit upon … something really new and innovative … and you get to be a part of it. … The downside of course, … is that someone who's always shifting gears … can be very frustrating for those of us … who like to check things off our to-do list. … So let's look at a couple of strategies … that can help you manage up to your impulsive boss. … First of all, whether you like it or not, … your job is going to be able to manage … all that kind of disparate energy … into something usable and feasible. …