Most leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and overachieving types in general have one thing in common: They think they’re right most of the time. We can spend forever trying to figure out why that is, but for now, just assume it comes with the territory.

Getting snubbed by a boss or, even worse, a top executive or CEO, can be a real demotivator. In this concise TechRepublic Premium guide, here are 10 scenarios that explain why that can happen.

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5: Bad timing

Sometimes there’s some really hairy stuff going on — finance issues, a merger or acquisition, a major product or customer issue, or even something personal — and your boss is distracted or can’t be bothered.

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