Understanding your boss is like projecting yourself into how he or she might think. In simple terms, the employee who understands and satisfies the boss keeps the job.
A lot of employees fail because they aren't aware of what the boss wants. If you ignore the wants and needs of your boss, if you think of the stupid request, or "that's not my job," you might loose that job.
Talk to your boss, Ask questions:
Understand his plans to make the company a valuable business entity. To make it more successful.
Be a contributor, not a distraction. You were hired to be part of a process towards achieving the organisational goals. Do your part. Simply treat your boss like your best customer - find out about him. -
Simply treat your employees like your best customer - help them achieve their personal goals.