1 Some might say it's bad luck. Others will say it's life and you'd better get used to it. You've just gotten a new boss, and within the first week it was clear that she is as autocratic as can be. The previous boss led in a very democratic way and so does the next higher level manager with whom you have a good working relationship. So, do you just sit tight and live with it? Or are there things you and your co-workers can do to improve this situation without causing harm to anyone, including the new boss?