My grandpa used to say “your job is to make your boss look good.” He also tells people to “quit being a puddle of pee in the pathway of life.” But that’s kinda gross. So, back making bosses look good. Um. No. I mean, if I can make my boss look good while making our customers happy, then yes. But trying to make my boss look good can result in group-think, petty politics, and Crystal Pepsi.
Or, look at it differently and my grandpa is right. If your boss is the person that pays you, just follow the money up the chain. Who’s your ultimate boss? Your customers. Make them look good, and you’ll always have a job.