I have worked for 2 companies in multiple roles in the past in the corporate field. My penultimate boss was extremely toxic (think micro manager, unorganised, yelling due to anger issues with others and general bullying). Since then I have had a series of poor managers ranging from incompetent and disengaged to being untruthful and stealing work credit. I am glad to say I am starting a mid-senior role, working for someone who comes across as a good listener, polite and introverted - completely different to the alpha aggressive personalities in the past! How best do you build positive relationships in the first 3-6 months with a new manager? I'm particularly conscious about breaking the ice with an introvert, who always bring conversations back to work topics so far.