Bosses have a lot to deal with, so it's not hard for them to miss day-to-day issues with their employees. If your team has a problem, and your boss doesn't seem to understand what's going on, try to help them catch up. Without being overly blunt or critical, provide a social reading of the situation that your boss is missing. For example, you could offer observations such as: "Did you notice that Isabel is a bit down this week?" or "Have you noticed that everyone seems stressed out lately?" You could also say something general, such as: "Would you mind if I shared some observations about Marco with you?" Make your suggestions with tact; your goal should be to enlighten your boss, not to chastise or embarrass a colleague. By showing your manager issues they otherwise would've missed, you can be a lens through which they better understand the team — benefiting everyone.
Adapted from "How to Work for a Boss Who Lacks Self-Awareness," by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
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