This is most of my approach. I let the team know what nonsense is coming from up above, what my strategy is to avoid it, and offer options for suggestions on ho

This is most of my approach. I let the team know what nonsense is coming from up above, what my strategy is to avoid it, and offer options for suggestions on how else we can deflect the bullshit. Often, we come up with really good solutions which get sent back upstairs for them to digest and shit back out on us in some other, stupid way. But at least the team feels valued, understands how they fit into the organization, and understands that if an idea dies, it's because of institutional inertia that is out of their hands. It at least helps with the frustration.