So you might say to your boss, “I know there are lots of factors you have to take into consideration, and at the end of the day, I’m onboard with whatever you decide. I just want to make sure that as you think about it, you are aware that. . . .” Your boss is now more likely to be open to influence, because they don’t need to push back, defend their turf, or clarify that this is their decision to make.
