(Men's Health) He may lead, but you can be his master.
What to do when he is shouting at you.
Your move - When he is angry about something, do not give him any guff.
Wait for him to calm down, and then offer a bit of good news to please him.
Why it works - Dog trainers call this the "least reinforcing scenario." Like dogs, people feed off reactions. Bossy dogs stop barking it you ignore the noise and instead focus on rewarding them for keeping quite. So will bossy bosses.
He is dumping bottom barrel work on you.
Your move - Stay busy, limit chit chat, and trumpet your new projects.
Why it works - When a dog wishes to disengage from another dog's advances, it often sniffs the ground as if terribly engrossed in a scent a cutoff signal. Similarly, your boss is less likely to interrupt you with a trivial assignment when he senses you are already busy.
You can not keep his attention.
Your move - Improve your body language so he will focus on you. Use assertive hand gestures. Make eye contact, smile, and be animated. If your boss is walking, fall into step and match his gait.
Why it works - Dogs stand tall when they are being assertive. They move with purpose. If you do the same, your boss will respond instinctively.