[header] How to manage up [title] Identify their strengths. [step] Like anyone else, your boss is a person-they shine more in some areas than others. Start paying more attention to qualities they display most frequently, whether that be time management, zeroing in on little details, or delegating tasks for maximum efficiency. 
Oftentimes, these can tell you a lot about what you need to know to get through to them on a level they understand. [substeps] Your boss' reputation is often a clear indicator of their defining attributes.