There isn't a magic bullet to 'fix' a boss who doesn't understand how to manage staff. The best you can do is lead by 'reverse example' and suggestions. ie kee

There isn't a magic bullet to 'fix' a boss who doesn't understand how to manage staff. The best you can do is lead by 'reverse example' and suggestions. ie keep asking your boss for the long term goal/strategy plan, give constructive suggestions to your boss (Boss, it would really help if you could define what our long term goal is ...) etc. You can also lead by reverse example - if you boss fails to set an agenda/goal, then go ahead and define one yourself and publicise it ... your boss will either agree with it, or if he disagrees, will hopefully come up with his own - either way, you have the long term goal. Other things you can do is coach (constructively) your team mates, recognise the work they do etc. When reading through the article, employees should realise that their 'motivation' is not dependent solely on the boss - almost all of what the article describes can and should be practised by employees as well.