The Bottom Line
News flash: Your boss isn't any smarter than you are! So don't be intimidated.
In Detail
Here's a news flash: your boss isn't any smarter than you are! So don't let yourself get too intimidated by titles or official ranking right now. Everyone is on the same team, and the leadership role is not being totally fulfilled by the person who's supposed to be in charge. There is no need to blindly do what you are told. You know what needs to be done, and you can do it. As long as you work within the established rules, you can feel free to go it on your own.
