Trying to do infosec or manage infosec requires cooperation, resources and buy-in from senior management who might not 'get it'. We tend to get frustrated with management that ignore our recommendations, believe infosec urban legends, fail to fund us or implement stupid rules. Yelling will only make it worse. Here's how to more effectively communicate and work with the nontechnical people that write your checks, manage your businessess and make your lives difficult.