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Originally Posted by Love  I agree with you, uplift, that a healthy self-concept can bring people to great heights. Tony Robbins does have a strong self-concept. He also has some really powerful and insightful things to say, too. |
Does that mean that your boss doesn't have any good insights or things to say? Or that he says things that are derogatory? I am not trying to be argumentative, but noticed you mentioned that you like your boss. So I am genuinely wondering, is it actually the overall content of what your boss says, or just the fact that he says how clever he is? As it seems you are listening (it isn't clear whether or not you have a choice), what would happen if you joined in and outlined your strong points to your boss?
If he is talking about himself at your expense, or without showing any respect or interest for you, or is forcing you to listen, then I can see there is an issue. Whether you should ignore him, or put time and energy into changing him, or changing your reaction to him is your choice. I would probably say something (carefully as other posts suggest) if I really valued the person's friendship, but not bang my head against the wall if I saw it was pointless, or if the person couldn't care less about me. If in the end, it was up to me whether I listen to the person or not, and I found myself constantly listening and reacting, I would figure (try to) it was an issue in me.