I wish I was doing that. At previous jobs it didn't happen so I was just using the lead as a sounding board for my ideas. We only talked and he turned me down.

I wish I was doing that. At previous jobs it didn't happen so I was just using the lead as a sounding board for my ideas. We only talked and he turned me down. Also, it doesn't seem right that I cannot freely discuss ideas with him and I must document them first.