This boss gets weekly revelations about what's going to save the company, changing directions so often no one pays attention anymore. Remember that top priority project launched last month? Well, forget about it. Like a duck hunter, this boss shots down anything as it takes flight, then scares up new game.

aka: Teflon, Columbus, Soup-de-Jour

How to handle: Don't put too much stock in any one project, but don't dismiss it, either. Unlike the boss, you're judged on execution, not results.