The secret here is that the underlying philosophy--manage the client and get things done--applies to everything. If you are a salaried employee, treat your boss

The secret here is that the underlying philosophy--manage the client and get things done--applies to everything. If you are a salaried employee, treat your boss that way. If you are coordinating with another group, treat them that way. If you want a date, etc. The guy or gal who gets things done is more valuable than the guy or gal who gets hung up on details.