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What Are Signs That Your Boss Cares About You?

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My post on the power of bosses who take a moment to offer a simple "thanks" to people got me thinking about the more general question of little signs that your boss cares for you.  Certainly, as my recent HBR article shows, when a boss "has your back" that is sign that he or she cares about you.  But when I made my top 10 list, I had the distinct feeling that I was leaving out a lot of important stuff.  So I guess this is a form of open source PR.  To get the conversation started, here are are 10 signs that your boss really really cares about you, based largely on Good Boss, Bad Boss:

1. REALLY listens to what you say, doesn't just pretend.

2. Is careful to give you as much — or even more — credit than you deserve.

3. Sticks-up for you behind your back.

4.  Takes care not to embarrass you.

5.  Apologizes sincerely and completely when he or she does something that upsets or hurts you.

6. Goes out of his or her way to make it easier for you to mesh the challenges in your personal life with your job.

7. Is respectful of your time.

8. Takes time to learn your quirks and idiosyncrasies — and accommodates them within in reason.

9. Goes the extra mile to make sure that you succeed at your job and keep developing skills.

10. Doesn't bullshit you about your weaknesses or screw-ups — tells you the truth.

This is just first draft.  What should I add?  What should I remove?  Do you have any stories along these lines?   I look forward to your comments and I will revise and extend the list after hearing your ideas and comments.

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200 responses to “What Are Signs That Your Boss Cares About You?”

  1. MelissaMaps Avatar
    MelissaMaps

    Praises you with specificity and notices when you make efforts to correct or offset weaknesses.

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    MelissaMaps

    Praises you with specificity and notices when you make efforts to correct or offset weaknesses.

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  3. MelissaMaps Avatar
    MelissaMaps

    Praises you with specificity and notices when you make efforts to correct or offset weaknesses.

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  4. MelissaMaps Avatar
    MelissaMaps

    Praises you with specificity and notices when you make efforts to correct or offset weaknesses.

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  5. MelissaMaps Avatar
    MelissaMaps

    Praises you with specificity and notices when you make efforts to correct or offset weaknesses.

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  6. MelissaMaps Avatar
    MelissaMaps

    Praises you with specificity and notices when you make efforts to correct or offset weaknesses.

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  7. MelissaMaps Avatar
    MelissaMaps

    Praises you with specificity and notices when you make efforts to correct or offset weaknesses.

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  8. MelissaMaps Avatar
    MelissaMaps

    Praises you with specificity and notices when you make efforts to correct or offset weaknesses.

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  9. chrisf Avatar
    chrisf

    “Makes time for you.”
    Time is the key currency a manager has. Spending that time with me tells me that I am a priority and that the manager cares about me.

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  10. chrisf Avatar
    chrisf

    “Makes time for you.”
    Time is the key currency a manager has. Spending that time with me tells me that I am a priority and that the manager cares about me.

    Reply
  11. chrisf Avatar
    chrisf

    “Makes time for you.”
    Time is the key currency a manager has. Spending that time with me tells me that I am a priority and that the manager cares about me.

    Reply
  12. chrisf Avatar
    chrisf

    “Makes time for you.”
    Time is the key currency a manager has. Spending that time with me tells me that I am a priority and that the manager cares about me.

    Reply
  13. chrisf Avatar
    chrisf

    “Makes time for you.”
    Time is the key currency a manager has. Spending that time with me tells me that I am a priority and that the manager cares about me.

    Reply
  14. chrisf Avatar
    chrisf

    “Makes time for you.”
    Time is the key currency a manager has. Spending that time with me tells me that I am a priority and that the manager cares about me.

    Reply
  15. chrisf Avatar
    chrisf

    “Makes time for you.”
    Time is the key currency a manager has. Spending that time with me tells me that I am a priority and that the manager cares about me.

    Reply
  16. chrisf Avatar
    chrisf

    “Makes time for you.”
    Time is the key currency a manager has. Spending that time with me tells me that I am a priority and that the manager cares about me.

    Reply
  17. Anese Cavanaugh Avatar
    Anese Cavanaugh

    Hi Bob, Great post, I appreciate your work so much! Here are a couple others I find helpful, take or toss as you please!
    1. Acknowledges you for the character you hold and the person you are, not just for what you do.
    2. Connects with you, genuinely and from the heart, if even for a quick minute.
    3. Says “please, thank you, I care, and how are you?” (everything we learned in Kindergarten!)
    4. Sees you as a human being, truly, not just as another team member and someone/something (object) to be a good boss to or to “lead well”
    5. Asks for your feedback, makes it safe to give it, and then lets you know it’s been heard.
    6. Takes the time and thought to give you productive feedback “in service of”, is conscious of – and responsible for – the impact of that feedback, and then sticks around to help you create a resonant action plan.
    7. Is open to the conversation…
    Thanks for getting me thinking about these this a.m. Fantastic way to dive into the next part of my morning. Have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  18. Anese Cavanaugh Avatar
    Anese Cavanaugh

    Hi Bob, Great post, I appreciate your work so much! Here are a couple others I find helpful, take or toss as you please!
    1. Acknowledges you for the character you hold and the person you are, not just for what you do.
    2. Connects with you, genuinely and from the heart, if even for a quick minute.
    3. Says “please, thank you, I care, and how are you?” (everything we learned in Kindergarten!)
    4. Sees you as a human being, truly, not just as another team member and someone/something (object) to be a good boss to or to “lead well”
    5. Asks for your feedback, makes it safe to give it, and then lets you know it’s been heard.
    6. Takes the time and thought to give you productive feedback “in service of”, is conscious of – and responsible for – the impact of that feedback, and then sticks around to help you create a resonant action plan.
    7. Is open to the conversation…
    Thanks for getting me thinking about these this a.m. Fantastic way to dive into the next part of my morning. Have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  19. Anese Cavanaugh Avatar
    Anese Cavanaugh

    Hi Bob, Great post, I appreciate your work so much! Here are a couple others I find helpful, take or toss as you please!
    1. Acknowledges you for the character you hold and the person you are, not just for what you do.
    2. Connects with you, genuinely and from the heart, if even for a quick minute.
    3. Says “please, thank you, I care, and how are you?” (everything we learned in Kindergarten!)
    4. Sees you as a human being, truly, not just as another team member and someone/something (object) to be a good boss to or to “lead well”
    5. Asks for your feedback, makes it safe to give it, and then lets you know it’s been heard.
    6. Takes the time and thought to give you productive feedback “in service of”, is conscious of – and responsible for – the impact of that feedback, and then sticks around to help you create a resonant action plan.
    7. Is open to the conversation…
    Thanks for getting me thinking about these this a.m. Fantastic way to dive into the next part of my morning. Have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  20. Anese Cavanaugh Avatar
    Anese Cavanaugh

    Hi Bob, Great post, I appreciate your work so much! Here are a couple others I find helpful, take or toss as you please!
    1. Acknowledges you for the character you hold and the person you are, not just for what you do.
    2. Connects with you, genuinely and from the heart, if even for a quick minute.
    3. Says “please, thank you, I care, and how are you?” (everything we learned in Kindergarten!)
    4. Sees you as a human being, truly, not just as another team member and someone/something (object) to be a good boss to or to “lead well”
    5. Asks for your feedback, makes it safe to give it, and then lets you know it’s been heard.
    6. Takes the time and thought to give you productive feedback “in service of”, is conscious of – and responsible for – the impact of that feedback, and then sticks around to help you create a resonant action plan.
    7. Is open to the conversation…
    Thanks for getting me thinking about these this a.m. Fantastic way to dive into the next part of my morning. Have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  21. Anese Cavanaugh Avatar
    Anese Cavanaugh

    Hi Bob, Great post, I appreciate your work so much! Here are a couple others I find helpful, take or toss as you please!
    1. Acknowledges you for the character you hold and the person you are, not just for what you do.
    2. Connects with you, genuinely and from the heart, if even for a quick minute.
    3. Says “please, thank you, I care, and how are you?” (everything we learned in Kindergarten!)
    4. Sees you as a human being, truly, not just as another team member and someone/something (object) to be a good boss to or to “lead well”
    5. Asks for your feedback, makes it safe to give it, and then lets you know it’s been heard.
    6. Takes the time and thought to give you productive feedback “in service of”, is conscious of – and responsible for – the impact of that feedback, and then sticks around to help you create a resonant action plan.
    7. Is open to the conversation…
    Thanks for getting me thinking about these this a.m. Fantastic way to dive into the next part of my morning. Have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  22. Anese Cavanaugh Avatar
    Anese Cavanaugh

    Hi Bob, Great post, I appreciate your work so much! Here are a couple others I find helpful, take or toss as you please!
    1. Acknowledges you for the character you hold and the person you are, not just for what you do.
    2. Connects with you, genuinely and from the heart, if even for a quick minute.
    3. Says “please, thank you, I care, and how are you?” (everything we learned in Kindergarten!)
    4. Sees you as a human being, truly, not just as another team member and someone/something (object) to be a good boss to or to “lead well”
    5. Asks for your feedback, makes it safe to give it, and then lets you know it’s been heard.
    6. Takes the time and thought to give you productive feedback “in service of”, is conscious of – and responsible for – the impact of that feedback, and then sticks around to help you create a resonant action plan.
    7. Is open to the conversation…
    Thanks for getting me thinking about these this a.m. Fantastic way to dive into the next part of my morning. Have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  23. Anese Cavanaugh Avatar
    Anese Cavanaugh

    Hi Bob, Great post, I appreciate your work so much! Here are a couple others I find helpful, take or toss as you please!
    1. Acknowledges you for the character you hold and the person you are, not just for what you do.
    2. Connects with you, genuinely and from the heart, if even for a quick minute.
    3. Says “please, thank you, I care, and how are you?” (everything we learned in Kindergarten!)
    4. Sees you as a human being, truly, not just as another team member and someone/something (object) to be a good boss to or to “lead well”
    5. Asks for your feedback, makes it safe to give it, and then lets you know it’s been heard.
    6. Takes the time and thought to give you productive feedback “in service of”, is conscious of – and responsible for – the impact of that feedback, and then sticks around to help you create a resonant action plan.
    7. Is open to the conversation…
    Thanks for getting me thinking about these this a.m. Fantastic way to dive into the next part of my morning. Have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  24. Anese Cavanaugh Avatar
    Anese Cavanaugh

    Hi Bob, Great post, I appreciate your work so much! Here are a couple others I find helpful, take or toss as you please!
    1. Acknowledges you for the character you hold and the person you are, not just for what you do.
    2. Connects with you, genuinely and from the heart, if even for a quick minute.
    3. Says “please, thank you, I care, and how are you?” (everything we learned in Kindergarten!)
    4. Sees you as a human being, truly, not just as another team member and someone/something (object) to be a good boss to or to “lead well”
    5. Asks for your feedback, makes it safe to give it, and then lets you know it’s been heard.
    6. Takes the time and thought to give you productive feedback “in service of”, is conscious of – and responsible for – the impact of that feedback, and then sticks around to help you create a resonant action plan.
    7. Is open to the conversation…
    Thanks for getting me thinking about these this a.m. Fantastic way to dive into the next part of my morning. Have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  25. Carol Murchie Avatar
    Carol Murchie

    Demonstrates trust in you even when you are working on projects that they don’t quite understand.

    Reply
  26. Carol Murchie Avatar
    Carol Murchie

    Demonstrates trust in you even when you are working on projects that they don’t quite understand.

    Reply
  27. Carol Murchie Avatar
    Carol Murchie

    Demonstrates trust in you even when you are working on projects that they don’t quite understand.

    Reply
  28. Carol Murchie Avatar
    Carol Murchie

    Demonstrates trust in you even when you are working on projects that they don’t quite understand.

    Reply
  29. Carol Murchie Avatar
    Carol Murchie

    Demonstrates trust in you even when you are working on projects that they don’t quite understand.

    Reply
  30. Carol Murchie Avatar
    Carol Murchie

    Demonstrates trust in you even when you are working on projects that they don’t quite understand.

    Reply
  31. Carol Murchie Avatar
    Carol Murchie

    Demonstrates trust in you even when you are working on projects that they don’t quite understand.

    Reply
  32. Carol Murchie Avatar
    Carol Murchie

    Demonstrates trust in you even when you are working on projects that they don’t quite understand.

    Reply
  33. Stella Avatar
    Stella

    What I’m struck by is how these principles should apply to every personal relationship we have. This is how I want to treat friends and family. But it’s so much more important to treat people this way when one person is in a position of power over the other one.

    Reply
  34. Stella Avatar
    Stella

    What I’m struck by is how these principles should apply to every personal relationship we have. This is how I want to treat friends and family. But it’s so much more important to treat people this way when one person is in a position of power over the other one.

    Reply
  35. Stella Avatar
    Stella

    What I’m struck by is how these principles should apply to every personal relationship we have. This is how I want to treat friends and family. But it’s so much more important to treat people this way when one person is in a position of power over the other one.

    Reply
  36. Stella Avatar
    Stella

    What I’m struck by is how these principles should apply to every personal relationship we have. This is how I want to treat friends and family. But it’s so much more important to treat people this way when one person is in a position of power over the other one.

    Reply
  37. Stella Avatar
    Stella

    What I’m struck by is how these principles should apply to every personal relationship we have. This is how I want to treat friends and family. But it’s so much more important to treat people this way when one person is in a position of power over the other one.

    Reply
  38. Stella Avatar
    Stella

    What I’m struck by is how these principles should apply to every personal relationship we have. This is how I want to treat friends and family. But it’s so much more important to treat people this way when one person is in a position of power over the other one.

    Reply
  39. Stella Avatar
    Stella

    What I’m struck by is how these principles should apply to every personal relationship we have. This is how I want to treat friends and family. But it’s so much more important to treat people this way when one person is in a position of power over the other one.

    Reply
  40. Stella Avatar
    Stella

    What I’m struck by is how these principles should apply to every personal relationship we have. This is how I want to treat friends and family. But it’s so much more important to treat people this way when one person is in a position of power over the other one.

    Reply
  41. Chuck Avatar
    Chuck

    Your boss really cares about you when he/she makes it safe for you to say that you’re thinking of leaving for another job. (Some would fire or demote an employee for such disloyalty!)

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  42. Chuck Avatar
    Chuck

    Your boss really cares about you when he/she makes it safe for you to say that you’re thinking of leaving for another job. (Some would fire or demote an employee for such disloyalty!)

    Reply
  43. Chuck Avatar
    Chuck

    Your boss really cares about you when he/she makes it safe for you to say that you’re thinking of leaving for another job. (Some would fire or demote an employee for such disloyalty!)

    Reply
  44. Chuck Avatar
    Chuck

    Your boss really cares about you when he/she makes it safe for you to say that you’re thinking of leaving for another job. (Some would fire or demote an employee for such disloyalty!)

    Reply
  45. Chuck Avatar
    Chuck

    Your boss really cares about you when he/she makes it safe for you to say that you’re thinking of leaving for another job. (Some would fire or demote an employee for such disloyalty!)

    Reply
  46. Chuck Avatar
    Chuck

    Your boss really cares about you when he/she makes it safe for you to say that you’re thinking of leaving for another job. (Some would fire or demote an employee for such disloyalty!)

    Reply
  47. Chuck Avatar
    Chuck

    Your boss really cares about you when he/she makes it safe for you to say that you’re thinking of leaving for another job. (Some would fire or demote an employee for such disloyalty!)

    Reply
  48. Chuck Avatar
    Chuck

    Your boss really cares about you when he/she makes it safe for you to say that you’re thinking of leaving for another job. (Some would fire or demote an employee for such disloyalty!)

    Reply
  49. Marc Luber Avatar
    Marc Luber

    Great post! It’s always a good sign when a boss asks whether there’s anything he or she can shed light on that you’re looking to learn about the career path, the company, etc.

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  50. Marc Luber Avatar
    Marc Luber

    Great post! It’s always a good sign when a boss asks whether there’s anything he or she can shed light on that you’re looking to learn about the career path, the company, etc.

    Reply
  51. Marc Luber Avatar
    Marc Luber

    Great post! It’s always a good sign when a boss asks whether there’s anything he or she can shed light on that you’re looking to learn about the career path, the company, etc.

    Reply
  52. Marc Luber Avatar
    Marc Luber

    Great post! It’s always a good sign when a boss asks whether there’s anything he or she can shed light on that you’re looking to learn about the career path, the company, etc.

    Reply
  53. Marc Luber Avatar
    Marc Luber

    Great post! It’s always a good sign when a boss asks whether there’s anything he or she can shed light on that you’re looking to learn about the career path, the company, etc.

    Reply
  54. Marc Luber Avatar
    Marc Luber

    Great post! It’s always a good sign when a boss asks whether there’s anything he or she can shed light on that you’re looking to learn about the career path, the company, etc.

    Reply
  55. Marc Luber Avatar
    Marc Luber

    Great post! It’s always a good sign when a boss asks whether there’s anything he or she can shed light on that you’re looking to learn about the career path, the company, etc.

    Reply
  56. Marc Luber Avatar
    Marc Luber

    Great post! It’s always a good sign when a boss asks whether there’s anything he or she can shed light on that you’re looking to learn about the career path, the company, etc.

    Reply
  57. get paid for surveys Avatar
    get paid for surveys

    Great post. All the things in the lists are correct. But there are still bosses who forgets these things. Hope they can read your post.

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  58. get paid for surveys Avatar
    get paid for surveys

    Great post. All the things in the lists are correct. But there are still bosses who forgets these things. Hope they can read your post.

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  59. get paid for surveys Avatar
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    Great post. All the things in the lists are correct. But there are still bosses who forgets these things. Hope they can read your post.

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    Great post. All the things in the lists are correct. But there are still bosses who forgets these things. Hope they can read your post.

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    Great post. All the things in the lists are correct. But there are still bosses who forgets these things. Hope they can read your post.

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    Great post. All the things in the lists are correct. But there are still bosses who forgets these things. Hope they can read your post.

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    Great post. All the things in the lists are correct. But there are still bosses who forgets these things. Hope they can read your post.

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    Great post. All the things in the lists are correct. But there are still bosses who forgets these things. Hope they can read your post.

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  65. docaddy Avatar
    docaddy

    Doesn’t ask you to be a go’fer for things that they can do for themselves.
    There is a book “Micro Messaging” by Stephen Young that gives great examples of things that bosses do, some times without intent,that can make you feel great OR or destroy your faith in them.
    I’d also second Melissa and Chris’s comments above.

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  66. docaddy Avatar
    docaddy

    Doesn’t ask you to be a go’fer for things that they can do for themselves.
    There is a book “Micro Messaging” by Stephen Young that gives great examples of things that bosses do, some times without intent,that can make you feel great OR or destroy your faith in them.
    I’d also second Melissa and Chris’s comments above.

    Reply
  67. docaddy Avatar
    docaddy

    Doesn’t ask you to be a go’fer for things that they can do for themselves.
    There is a book “Micro Messaging” by Stephen Young that gives great examples of things that bosses do, some times without intent,that can make you feel great OR or destroy your faith in them.
    I’d also second Melissa and Chris’s comments above.

    Reply
  68. docaddy Avatar
    docaddy

    Doesn’t ask you to be a go’fer for things that they can do for themselves.
    There is a book “Micro Messaging” by Stephen Young that gives great examples of things that bosses do, some times without intent,that can make you feel great OR or destroy your faith in them.
    I’d also second Melissa and Chris’s comments above.

    Reply
  69. docaddy Avatar
    docaddy

    Doesn’t ask you to be a go’fer for things that they can do for themselves.
    There is a book “Micro Messaging” by Stephen Young that gives great examples of things that bosses do, some times without intent,that can make you feel great OR or destroy your faith in them.
    I’d also second Melissa and Chris’s comments above.

    Reply
  70. docaddy Avatar
    docaddy

    Doesn’t ask you to be a go’fer for things that they can do for themselves.
    There is a book “Micro Messaging” by Stephen Young that gives great examples of things that bosses do, some times without intent,that can make you feel great OR or destroy your faith in them.
    I’d also second Melissa and Chris’s comments above.

    Reply
  71. docaddy Avatar
    docaddy

    Doesn’t ask you to be a go’fer for things that they can do for themselves.
    There is a book “Micro Messaging” by Stephen Young that gives great examples of things that bosses do, some times without intent,that can make you feel great OR or destroy your faith in them.
    I’d also second Melissa and Chris’s comments above.

    Reply
  72. docaddy Avatar
    docaddy

    Doesn’t ask you to be a go’fer for things that they can do for themselves.
    There is a book “Micro Messaging” by Stephen Young that gives great examples of things that bosses do, some times without intent,that can make you feel great OR or destroy your faith in them.
    I’d also second Melissa and Chris’s comments above.

    Reply
  73. Yathi Yatheepan Avatar
    Yathi Yatheepan

    Good bosses reward the employee for the extra ordinary work he/she did. This can be in the form of a monetary reward or a valuable gift. This award is usually presented in a meeting or group gathering so that the employee gets the credit too.
    In my opinion, a boss is a good boss if he/she does not micro manage activities, don’t watch from behind the shoulder and question, giving appropriate credit to the employees rather than claiming that it is he/she the only force behind success. The rest is complementary. Also a person who thinks he/she is a wonder man who can walk on the water is the nastiest creature in the world to work with.

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  74. Yathi Yatheepan Avatar
    Yathi Yatheepan

    Good bosses reward the employee for the extra ordinary work he/she did. This can be in the form of a monetary reward or a valuable gift. This award is usually presented in a meeting or group gathering so that the employee gets the credit too.
    In my opinion, a boss is a good boss if he/she does not micro manage activities, don’t watch from behind the shoulder and question, giving appropriate credit to the employees rather than claiming that it is he/she the only force behind success. The rest is complementary. Also a person who thinks he/she is a wonder man who can walk on the water is the nastiest creature in the world to work with.

    Reply
  75. Yathi Yatheepan Avatar
    Yathi Yatheepan

    Good bosses reward the employee for the extra ordinary work he/she did. This can be in the form of a monetary reward or a valuable gift. This award is usually presented in a meeting or group gathering so that the employee gets the credit too.
    In my opinion, a boss is a good boss if he/she does not micro manage activities, don’t watch from behind the shoulder and question, giving appropriate credit to the employees rather than claiming that it is he/she the only force behind success. The rest is complementary. Also a person who thinks he/she is a wonder man who can walk on the water is the nastiest creature in the world to work with.

    Reply
  76. Yathi Yatheepan Avatar
    Yathi Yatheepan

    Good bosses reward the employee for the extra ordinary work he/she did. This can be in the form of a monetary reward or a valuable gift. This award is usually presented in a meeting or group gathering so that the employee gets the credit too.
    In my opinion, a boss is a good boss if he/she does not micro manage activities, don’t watch from behind the shoulder and question, giving appropriate credit to the employees rather than claiming that it is he/she the only force behind success. The rest is complementary. Also a person who thinks he/she is a wonder man who can walk on the water is the nastiest creature in the world to work with.

    Reply
  77. Yathi Yatheepan Avatar
    Yathi Yatheepan

    Good bosses reward the employee for the extra ordinary work he/she did. This can be in the form of a monetary reward or a valuable gift. This award is usually presented in a meeting or group gathering so that the employee gets the credit too.
    In my opinion, a boss is a good boss if he/she does not micro manage activities, don’t watch from behind the shoulder and question, giving appropriate credit to the employees rather than claiming that it is he/she the only force behind success. The rest is complementary. Also a person who thinks he/she is a wonder man who can walk on the water is the nastiest creature in the world to work with.

    Reply
  78. Yathi Yatheepan Avatar
    Yathi Yatheepan

    Good bosses reward the employee for the extra ordinary work he/she did. This can be in the form of a monetary reward or a valuable gift. This award is usually presented in a meeting or group gathering so that the employee gets the credit too.
    In my opinion, a boss is a good boss if he/she does not micro manage activities, don’t watch from behind the shoulder and question, giving appropriate credit to the employees rather than claiming that it is he/she the only force behind success. The rest is complementary. Also a person who thinks he/she is a wonder man who can walk on the water is the nastiest creature in the world to work with.

    Reply
  79. Yathi Yatheepan Avatar
    Yathi Yatheepan

    Good bosses reward the employee for the extra ordinary work he/she did. This can be in the form of a monetary reward or a valuable gift. This award is usually presented in a meeting or group gathering so that the employee gets the credit too.
    In my opinion, a boss is a good boss if he/she does not micro manage activities, don’t watch from behind the shoulder and question, giving appropriate credit to the employees rather than claiming that it is he/she the only force behind success. The rest is complementary. Also a person who thinks he/she is a wonder man who can walk on the water is the nastiest creature in the world to work with.

    Reply
  80. Yathi Yatheepan Avatar
    Yathi Yatheepan

    Good bosses reward the employee for the extra ordinary work he/she did. This can be in the form of a monetary reward or a valuable gift. This award is usually presented in a meeting or group gathering so that the employee gets the credit too.
    In my opinion, a boss is a good boss if he/she does not micro manage activities, don’t watch from behind the shoulder and question, giving appropriate credit to the employees rather than claiming that it is he/she the only force behind success. The rest is complementary. Also a person who thinks he/she is a wonder man who can walk on the water is the nastiest creature in the world to work with.

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  81. Eric Schwarzrock Avatar
    Eric Schwarzrock

    Leads by example. I appreciate a boss that can get the job done and surprise me with their own knowledge from time to time.

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  82. Eric Schwarzrock Avatar
    Eric Schwarzrock

    Leads by example. I appreciate a boss that can get the job done and surprise me with their own knowledge from time to time.

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  83. Eric Schwarzrock Avatar
    Eric Schwarzrock

    Leads by example. I appreciate a boss that can get the job done and surprise me with their own knowledge from time to time.

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  84. Eric Schwarzrock Avatar
    Eric Schwarzrock

    Leads by example. I appreciate a boss that can get the job done and surprise me with their own knowledge from time to time.

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  85. Eric Schwarzrock Avatar
    Eric Schwarzrock

    Leads by example. I appreciate a boss that can get the job done and surprise me with their own knowledge from time to time.

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  86. Eric Schwarzrock Avatar
    Eric Schwarzrock

    Leads by example. I appreciate a boss that can get the job done and surprise me with their own knowledge from time to time.

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  87. Eric Schwarzrock Avatar
    Eric Schwarzrock

    Leads by example. I appreciate a boss that can get the job done and surprise me with their own knowledge from time to time.

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  88. Eric Schwarzrock Avatar
    Eric Schwarzrock

    Leads by example. I appreciate a boss that can get the job done and surprise me with their own knowledge from time to time.

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  89. Project Management Avatar
    Project Management

    A good boss” when a project becomes a failure, He makes his move to extend deadlines and give you time to review it. on the contrary, a bad boss just fired you on the same day..sounds really funny buts its true..

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  90. Project Management Avatar
    Project Management

    A good boss” when a project becomes a failure, He makes his move to extend deadlines and give you time to review it. on the contrary, a bad boss just fired you on the same day..sounds really funny buts its true..

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  91. Project Management Avatar
    Project Management

    A good boss” when a project becomes a failure, He makes his move to extend deadlines and give you time to review it. on the contrary, a bad boss just fired you on the same day..sounds really funny buts its true..

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  92. Project Management Avatar
    Project Management

    A good boss” when a project becomes a failure, He makes his move to extend deadlines and give you time to review it. on the contrary, a bad boss just fired you on the same day..sounds really funny buts its true..

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  93. Project Management Avatar
    Project Management

    A good boss” when a project becomes a failure, He makes his move to extend deadlines and give you time to review it. on the contrary, a bad boss just fired you on the same day..sounds really funny buts its true..

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  94. Project Management Avatar
    Project Management

    A good boss” when a project becomes a failure, He makes his move to extend deadlines and give you time to review it. on the contrary, a bad boss just fired you on the same day..sounds really funny buts its true..

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  95. Project Management Avatar
    Project Management

    A good boss” when a project becomes a failure, He makes his move to extend deadlines and give you time to review it. on the contrary, a bad boss just fired you on the same day..sounds really funny buts its true..

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  96. Project Management Avatar
    Project Management

    A good boss” when a project becomes a failure, He makes his move to extend deadlines and give you time to review it. on the contrary, a bad boss just fired you on the same day..sounds really funny buts its true..

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  97. Pierre FAUVEL Avatar
    Pierre FAUVEL

    A good manager gives you realistic but ambitious targets, convinces you that you can reach them, challenges you a bit, tells you that it is ok to make mistakes.

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  98. Pierre FAUVEL Avatar
    Pierre FAUVEL

    A good manager gives you realistic but ambitious targets, convinces you that you can reach them, challenges you a bit, tells you that it is ok to make mistakes.

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  99. Pierre FAUVEL Avatar
    Pierre FAUVEL

    A good manager gives you realistic but ambitious targets, convinces you that you can reach them, challenges you a bit, tells you that it is ok to make mistakes.

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  100. Pierre FAUVEL Avatar
    Pierre FAUVEL

    A good manager gives you realistic but ambitious targets, convinces you that you can reach them, challenges you a bit, tells you that it is ok to make mistakes.

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  101. Pierre FAUVEL Avatar
    Pierre FAUVEL

    A good manager gives you realistic but ambitious targets, convinces you that you can reach them, challenges you a bit, tells you that it is ok to make mistakes.

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  102. Pierre FAUVEL Avatar
    Pierre FAUVEL

    A good manager gives you realistic but ambitious targets, convinces you that you can reach them, challenges you a bit, tells you that it is ok to make mistakes.

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  103. Pierre FAUVEL Avatar
    Pierre FAUVEL

    A good manager gives you realistic but ambitious targets, convinces you that you can reach them, challenges you a bit, tells you that it is ok to make mistakes.

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  104. Pierre FAUVEL Avatar
    Pierre FAUVEL

    A good manager gives you realistic but ambitious targets, convinces you that you can reach them, challenges you a bit, tells you that it is ok to make mistakes.

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  105. Mike Thomas Avatar
    Mike Thomas

    Bob,
    Thanks for your continued guidance.
    #1 A good boss asks what she can do for you to help you and your teams succeed.
    #2 A good boss rewards failure by coaching you through to the next challenge.

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  106. Mike Thomas Avatar
    Mike Thomas

    Bob,
    Thanks for your continued guidance.
    #1 A good boss asks what she can do for you to help you and your teams succeed.
    #2 A good boss rewards failure by coaching you through to the next challenge.

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  107. Mike Thomas Avatar
    Mike Thomas

    Bob,
    Thanks for your continued guidance.
    #1 A good boss asks what she can do for you to help you and your teams succeed.
    #2 A good boss rewards failure by coaching you through to the next challenge.

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  108. Mike Thomas Avatar
    Mike Thomas

    Bob,
    Thanks for your continued guidance.
    #1 A good boss asks what she can do for you to help you and your teams succeed.
    #2 A good boss rewards failure by coaching you through to the next challenge.

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  109. Mike Thomas Avatar
    Mike Thomas

    Bob,
    Thanks for your continued guidance.
    #1 A good boss asks what she can do for you to help you and your teams succeed.
    #2 A good boss rewards failure by coaching you through to the next challenge.

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  110. Mike Thomas Avatar
    Mike Thomas

    Bob,
    Thanks for your continued guidance.
    #1 A good boss asks what she can do for you to help you and your teams succeed.
    #2 A good boss rewards failure by coaching you through to the next challenge.

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  111. Mike Thomas Avatar
    Mike Thomas

    Bob,
    Thanks for your continued guidance.
    #1 A good boss asks what she can do for you to help you and your teams succeed.
    #2 A good boss rewards failure by coaching you through to the next challenge.

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  112. Mike Thomas Avatar
    Mike Thomas

    Bob,
    Thanks for your continued guidance.
    #1 A good boss asks what she can do for you to help you and your teams succeed.
    #2 A good boss rewards failure by coaching you through to the next challenge.

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  113. Gschaadt Avatar
    Gschaadt

    Creates a climate that allows employees to (respectfully) challenge ideas – particularly those of the boss.

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  114. Gschaadt Avatar
    Gschaadt

    Creates a climate that allows employees to (respectfully) challenge ideas – particularly those of the boss.

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  115. Gschaadt Avatar
    Gschaadt

    Creates a climate that allows employees to (respectfully) challenge ideas – particularly those of the boss.

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  116. Gschaadt Avatar
    Gschaadt

    Creates a climate that allows employees to (respectfully) challenge ideas – particularly those of the boss.

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  117. Gschaadt Avatar
    Gschaadt

    Creates a climate that allows employees to (respectfully) challenge ideas – particularly those of the boss.

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  118. Gschaadt Avatar
    Gschaadt

    Creates a climate that allows employees to (respectfully) challenge ideas – particularly those of the boss.

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  119. Gschaadt Avatar
    Gschaadt

    Creates a climate that allows employees to (respectfully) challenge ideas – particularly those of the boss.

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  120. Gschaadt Avatar
    Gschaadt

    Creates a climate that allows employees to (respectfully) challenge ideas – particularly those of the boss.

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  121. Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS Avatar
    Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS

    Bob,
    We appreciate all of your work and dedication to strengthening leaders.
    Thanks for highlighting the key “intangibles” in your post that bosses do to make a difference.
    Additionally, may I suggest that great bosses, each day, every day – practice the discipline of creating a winning environment where people’s best thinking and action can truly deliver extraordinary results; even when it means making the tough calls.
    Judy White, SPHR, GPHR, HCS
    http://www.theinfusiongroupllc.com

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  122. Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS Avatar
    Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS

    Bob,
    We appreciate all of your work and dedication to strengthening leaders.
    Thanks for highlighting the key “intangibles” in your post that bosses do to make a difference.
    Additionally, may I suggest that great bosses, each day, every day – practice the discipline of creating a winning environment where people’s best thinking and action can truly deliver extraordinary results; even when it means making the tough calls.
    Judy White, SPHR, GPHR, HCS
    http://www.theinfusiongroupllc.com

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  123. Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS Avatar
    Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS

    Bob,
    We appreciate all of your work and dedication to strengthening leaders.
    Thanks for highlighting the key “intangibles” in your post that bosses do to make a difference.
    Additionally, may I suggest that great bosses, each day, every day – practice the discipline of creating a winning environment where people’s best thinking and action can truly deliver extraordinary results; even when it means making the tough calls.
    Judy White, SPHR, GPHR, HCS
    http://www.theinfusiongroupllc.com

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  124. Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS Avatar
    Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS

    Bob,
    We appreciate all of your work and dedication to strengthening leaders.
    Thanks for highlighting the key “intangibles” in your post that bosses do to make a difference.
    Additionally, may I suggest that great bosses, each day, every day – practice the discipline of creating a winning environment where people’s best thinking and action can truly deliver extraordinary results; even when it means making the tough calls.
    Judy White, SPHR, GPHR, HCS
    http://www.theinfusiongroupllc.com

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  125. Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS Avatar
    Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS

    Bob,
    We appreciate all of your work and dedication to strengthening leaders.
    Thanks for highlighting the key “intangibles” in your post that bosses do to make a difference.
    Additionally, may I suggest that great bosses, each day, every day – practice the discipline of creating a winning environment where people’s best thinking and action can truly deliver extraordinary results; even when it means making the tough calls.
    Judy White, SPHR, GPHR, HCS
    http://www.theinfusiongroupllc.com

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  126. Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS Avatar
    Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS

    Bob,
    We appreciate all of your work and dedication to strengthening leaders.
    Thanks for highlighting the key “intangibles” in your post that bosses do to make a difference.
    Additionally, may I suggest that great bosses, each day, every day – practice the discipline of creating a winning environment where people’s best thinking and action can truly deliver extraordinary results; even when it means making the tough calls.
    Judy White, SPHR, GPHR, HCS
    http://www.theinfusiongroupllc.com

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  127. Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS Avatar
    Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS

    Bob,
    We appreciate all of your work and dedication to strengthening leaders.
    Thanks for highlighting the key “intangibles” in your post that bosses do to make a difference.
    Additionally, may I suggest that great bosses, each day, every day – practice the discipline of creating a winning environment where people’s best thinking and action can truly deliver extraordinary results; even when it means making the tough calls.
    Judy White, SPHR, GPHR, HCS
    http://www.theinfusiongroupllc.com

    Reply
  128. Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS Avatar
    Judy White SPHR GPHR HCS

    Bob,
    We appreciate all of your work and dedication to strengthening leaders.
    Thanks for highlighting the key “intangibles” in your post that bosses do to make a difference.
    Additionally, may I suggest that great bosses, each day, every day – practice the discipline of creating a winning environment where people’s best thinking and action can truly deliver extraordinary results; even when it means making the tough calls.
    Judy White, SPHR, GPHR, HCS
    http://www.theinfusiongroupllc.com

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  129. Ann Seynhaeve Avatar
    Ann Seynhaeve

    1. A good boss should really make the effort to know his job the best he can so that you don’t have to prevent him making stupid mistakes all the time
    2. A good boss shouldn’t give you the constant feeling that he’s manipulating you because he has maybe a hidden agenda

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  130. Ann Seynhaeve Avatar
    Ann Seynhaeve

    1. A good boss should really make the effort to know his job the best he can so that you don’t have to prevent him making stupid mistakes all the time
    2. A good boss shouldn’t give you the constant feeling that he’s manipulating you because he has maybe a hidden agenda

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  131. Ann Seynhaeve Avatar
    Ann Seynhaeve

    1. A good boss should really make the effort to know his job the best he can so that you don’t have to prevent him making stupid mistakes all the time
    2. A good boss shouldn’t give you the constant feeling that he’s manipulating you because he has maybe a hidden agenda

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  132. Ann Seynhaeve Avatar
    Ann Seynhaeve

    1. A good boss should really make the effort to know his job the best he can so that you don’t have to prevent him making stupid mistakes all the time
    2. A good boss shouldn’t give you the constant feeling that he’s manipulating you because he has maybe a hidden agenda

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  133. Ann Seynhaeve Avatar
    Ann Seynhaeve

    1. A good boss should really make the effort to know his job the best he can so that you don’t have to prevent him making stupid mistakes all the time
    2. A good boss shouldn’t give you the constant feeling that he’s manipulating you because he has maybe a hidden agenda

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  134. Ann Seynhaeve Avatar
    Ann Seynhaeve

    1. A good boss should really make the effort to know his job the best he can so that you don’t have to prevent him making stupid mistakes all the time
    2. A good boss shouldn’t give you the constant feeling that he’s manipulating you because he has maybe a hidden agenda

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  135. Ann Seynhaeve Avatar
    Ann Seynhaeve

    1. A good boss should really make the effort to know his job the best he can so that you don’t have to prevent him making stupid mistakes all the time
    2. A good boss shouldn’t give you the constant feeling that he’s manipulating you because he has maybe a hidden agenda

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  136. Ann Seynhaeve Avatar
    Ann Seynhaeve

    1. A good boss should really make the effort to know his job the best he can so that you don’t have to prevent him making stupid mistakes all the time
    2. A good boss shouldn’t give you the constant feeling that he’s manipulating you because he has maybe a hidden agenda

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  137. Joe Marchese Avatar
    Joe Marchese

    Great list, Bob. Of the many wonderful comments, I am most aligned with the item from Anese about acknowledging you for who you are and not just what you do. There’s a big difference between seeing a ‘person’ and seeing a ‘resource’.

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  138. Joe Marchese Avatar
    Joe Marchese

    Great list, Bob. Of the many wonderful comments, I am most aligned with the item from Anese about acknowledging you for who you are and not just what you do. There’s a big difference between seeing a ‘person’ and seeing a ‘resource’.

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  139. Joe Marchese Avatar
    Joe Marchese

    Great list, Bob. Of the many wonderful comments, I am most aligned with the item from Anese about acknowledging you for who you are and not just what you do. There’s a big difference between seeing a ‘person’ and seeing a ‘resource’.

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  140. Joe Marchese Avatar
    Joe Marchese

    Great list, Bob. Of the many wonderful comments, I am most aligned with the item from Anese about acknowledging you for who you are and not just what you do. There’s a big difference between seeing a ‘person’ and seeing a ‘resource’.

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  141. Joe Marchese Avatar
    Joe Marchese

    Great list, Bob. Of the many wonderful comments, I am most aligned with the item from Anese about acknowledging you for who you are and not just what you do. There’s a big difference between seeing a ‘person’ and seeing a ‘resource’.

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  142. Joe Marchese Avatar
    Joe Marchese

    Great list, Bob. Of the many wonderful comments, I am most aligned with the item from Anese about acknowledging you for who you are and not just what you do. There’s a big difference between seeing a ‘person’ and seeing a ‘resource’.

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  143. Joe Marchese Avatar
    Joe Marchese

    Great list, Bob. Of the many wonderful comments, I am most aligned with the item from Anese about acknowledging you for who you are and not just what you do. There’s a big difference between seeing a ‘person’ and seeing a ‘resource’.

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  144. Joe Marchese Avatar
    Joe Marchese

    Great list, Bob. Of the many wonderful comments, I am most aligned with the item from Anese about acknowledging you for who you are and not just what you do. There’s a big difference between seeing a ‘person’ and seeing a ‘resource’.

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  145. Garrett Brothers Avatar
    Garrett Brothers

    This was very interesting to me due to the fact that I have seen all ends of the spectrum of good and bad bosses. Your top ten list does a good job of getting to the roots of what makes a boss either a total jerk and one that is good and also effective. I feel that effective bosses are also generally good bosses. Things that make them effective are things that are subtle and difficult to notice such as 3. Sticks-up for you behind your back and 7. Is respectful of your time. If more bosses found this list and took it to heart I feel like many struggling companies would see an immediate benefit.

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  146. Garrett Brothers Avatar
    Garrett Brothers

    This was very interesting to me due to the fact that I have seen all ends of the spectrum of good and bad bosses. Your top ten list does a good job of getting to the roots of what makes a boss either a total jerk and one that is good and also effective. I feel that effective bosses are also generally good bosses. Things that make them effective are things that are subtle and difficult to notice such as 3. Sticks-up for you behind your back and 7. Is respectful of your time. If more bosses found this list and took it to heart I feel like many struggling companies would see an immediate benefit.

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  147. Garrett Brothers Avatar
    Garrett Brothers

    This was very interesting to me due to the fact that I have seen all ends of the spectrum of good and bad bosses. Your top ten list does a good job of getting to the roots of what makes a boss either a total jerk and one that is good and also effective. I feel that effective bosses are also generally good bosses. Things that make them effective are things that are subtle and difficult to notice such as 3. Sticks-up for you behind your back and 7. Is respectful of your time. If more bosses found this list and took it to heart I feel like many struggling companies would see an immediate benefit.

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  148. Garrett Brothers Avatar
    Garrett Brothers

    This was very interesting to me due to the fact that I have seen all ends of the spectrum of good and bad bosses. Your top ten list does a good job of getting to the roots of what makes a boss either a total jerk and one that is good and also effective. I feel that effective bosses are also generally good bosses. Things that make them effective are things that are subtle and difficult to notice such as 3. Sticks-up for you behind your back and 7. Is respectful of your time. If more bosses found this list and took it to heart I feel like many struggling companies would see an immediate benefit.

    Reply
  149. Garrett Brothers Avatar
    Garrett Brothers

    This was very interesting to me due to the fact that I have seen all ends of the spectrum of good and bad bosses. Your top ten list does a good job of getting to the roots of what makes a boss either a total jerk and one that is good and also effective. I feel that effective bosses are also generally good bosses. Things that make them effective are things that are subtle and difficult to notice such as 3. Sticks-up for you behind your back and 7. Is respectful of your time. If more bosses found this list and took it to heart I feel like many struggling companies would see an immediate benefit.

    Reply
  150. Garrett Brothers Avatar
    Garrett Brothers

    This was very interesting to me due to the fact that I have seen all ends of the spectrum of good and bad bosses. Your top ten list does a good job of getting to the roots of what makes a boss either a total jerk and one that is good and also effective. I feel that effective bosses are also generally good bosses. Things that make them effective are things that are subtle and difficult to notice such as 3. Sticks-up for you behind your back and 7. Is respectful of your time. If more bosses found this list and took it to heart I feel like many struggling companies would see an immediate benefit.

    Reply
  151. Garrett Brothers Avatar
    Garrett Brothers

    This was very interesting to me due to the fact that I have seen all ends of the spectrum of good and bad bosses. Your top ten list does a good job of getting to the roots of what makes a boss either a total jerk and one that is good and also effective. I feel that effective bosses are also generally good bosses. Things that make them effective are things that are subtle and difficult to notice such as 3. Sticks-up for you behind your back and 7. Is respectful of your time. If more bosses found this list and took it to heart I feel like many struggling companies would see an immediate benefit.

    Reply
  152. Garrett Brothers Avatar
    Garrett Brothers

    This was very interesting to me due to the fact that I have seen all ends of the spectrum of good and bad bosses. Your top ten list does a good job of getting to the roots of what makes a boss either a total jerk and one that is good and also effective. I feel that effective bosses are also generally good bosses. Things that make them effective are things that are subtle and difficult to notice such as 3. Sticks-up for you behind your back and 7. Is respectful of your time. If more bosses found this list and took it to heart I feel like many struggling companies would see an immediate benefit.

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  153. Seth Avatar
    Seth

    These may be seen as rehash, but I think the subtle differences below matter.
    1. A good boss may not know exactly how to do your job, but knows enough to keep checking in when making decisions about deliverables. A bad boss relies on ‘SMEs’ with belief that he/she knows the larger picture and can speak for them.
    2. A good boss gets to know what is truly important to you in your work life and career process.
    Some might add your personal life, but I do not know that this applies broadly enough given the conversations and interactions I have been a part of.

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  154. Seth Avatar
    Seth

    These may be seen as rehash, but I think the subtle differences below matter.
    1. A good boss may not know exactly how to do your job, but knows enough to keep checking in when making decisions about deliverables. A bad boss relies on ‘SMEs’ with belief that he/she knows the larger picture and can speak for them.
    2. A good boss gets to know what is truly important to you in your work life and career process.
    Some might add your personal life, but I do not know that this applies broadly enough given the conversations and interactions I have been a part of.

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  155. Seth Avatar
    Seth

    These may be seen as rehash, but I think the subtle differences below matter.
    1. A good boss may not know exactly how to do your job, but knows enough to keep checking in when making decisions about deliverables. A bad boss relies on ‘SMEs’ with belief that he/she knows the larger picture and can speak for them.
    2. A good boss gets to know what is truly important to you in your work life and career process.
    Some might add your personal life, but I do not know that this applies broadly enough given the conversations and interactions I have been a part of.

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  156. Seth Avatar
    Seth

    These may be seen as rehash, but I think the subtle differences below matter.
    1. A good boss may not know exactly how to do your job, but knows enough to keep checking in when making decisions about deliverables. A bad boss relies on ‘SMEs’ with belief that he/she knows the larger picture and can speak for them.
    2. A good boss gets to know what is truly important to you in your work life and career process.
    Some might add your personal life, but I do not know that this applies broadly enough given the conversations and interactions I have been a part of.

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  157. Seth Avatar
    Seth

    These may be seen as rehash, but I think the subtle differences below matter.
    1. A good boss may not know exactly how to do your job, but knows enough to keep checking in when making decisions about deliverables. A bad boss relies on ‘SMEs’ with belief that he/she knows the larger picture and can speak for them.
    2. A good boss gets to know what is truly important to you in your work life and career process.
    Some might add your personal life, but I do not know that this applies broadly enough given the conversations and interactions I have been a part of.

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  158. Seth Avatar
    Seth

    These may be seen as rehash, but I think the subtle differences below matter.
    1. A good boss may not know exactly how to do your job, but knows enough to keep checking in when making decisions about deliverables. A bad boss relies on ‘SMEs’ with belief that he/she knows the larger picture and can speak for them.
    2. A good boss gets to know what is truly important to you in your work life and career process.
    Some might add your personal life, but I do not know that this applies broadly enough given the conversations and interactions I have been a part of.

    Reply
  159. Seth Avatar
    Seth

    These may be seen as rehash, but I think the subtle differences below matter.
    1. A good boss may not know exactly how to do your job, but knows enough to keep checking in when making decisions about deliverables. A bad boss relies on ‘SMEs’ with belief that he/she knows the larger picture and can speak for them.
    2. A good boss gets to know what is truly important to you in your work life and career process.
    Some might add your personal life, but I do not know that this applies broadly enough given the conversations and interactions I have been a part of.

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  160. Seth Avatar
    Seth

    These may be seen as rehash, but I think the subtle differences below matter.
    1. A good boss may not know exactly how to do your job, but knows enough to keep checking in when making decisions about deliverables. A bad boss relies on ‘SMEs’ with belief that he/she knows the larger picture and can speak for them.
    2. A good boss gets to know what is truly important to you in your work life and career process.
    Some might add your personal life, but I do not know that this applies broadly enough given the conversations and interactions I have been a part of.

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  161. Yvonne Avatar
    Yvonne

    A good boss makes sure the channels of information-sharing are open and stay open. She makes sure contributors are on the same page and works to avoid silos and info-hoarding among staff.

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  162. Yvonne Avatar
    Yvonne

    A good boss makes sure the channels of information-sharing are open and stay open. She makes sure contributors are on the same page and works to avoid silos and info-hoarding among staff.

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  163. Yvonne Avatar
    Yvonne

    A good boss makes sure the channels of information-sharing are open and stay open. She makes sure contributors are on the same page and works to avoid silos and info-hoarding among staff.

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  164. Yvonne Avatar
    Yvonne

    A good boss makes sure the channels of information-sharing are open and stay open. She makes sure contributors are on the same page and works to avoid silos and info-hoarding among staff.

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  165. Yvonne Avatar
    Yvonne

    A good boss makes sure the channels of information-sharing are open and stay open. She makes sure contributors are on the same page and works to avoid silos and info-hoarding among staff.

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  166. Yvonne Avatar
    Yvonne

    A good boss makes sure the channels of information-sharing are open and stay open. She makes sure contributors are on the same page and works to avoid silos and info-hoarding among staff.

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  167. Yvonne Avatar
    Yvonne

    A good boss makes sure the channels of information-sharing are open and stay open. She makes sure contributors are on the same page and works to avoid silos and info-hoarding among staff.

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  168. Yvonne Avatar
    Yvonne

    A good boss makes sure the channels of information-sharing are open and stay open. She makes sure contributors are on the same page and works to avoid silos and info-hoarding among staff.

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  169. Greg Avatar
    Greg

    Very, very good list. I wonder if a boss like that ever has to complain about employee loyalty?

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  170. Greg Avatar
    Greg

    Very, very good list. I wonder if a boss like that ever has to complain about employee loyalty?

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  171. Greg Avatar
    Greg

    Very, very good list. I wonder if a boss like that ever has to complain about employee loyalty?

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  172. Greg Avatar
    Greg

    Very, very good list. I wonder if a boss like that ever has to complain about employee loyalty?

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  173. Greg Avatar
    Greg

    Very, very good list. I wonder if a boss like that ever has to complain about employee loyalty?

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  174. Greg Avatar
    Greg

    Very, very good list. I wonder if a boss like that ever has to complain about employee loyalty?

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  175. Greg Avatar
    Greg

    Very, very good list. I wonder if a boss like that ever has to complain about employee loyalty?

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  176. Greg Avatar
    Greg

    Very, very good list. I wonder if a boss like that ever has to complain about employee loyalty?

    Reply
  177. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    A good boss makes a safe environment for expressing frustration or dissatisfaction. Any boss can be supportive when everything’s hunky-dory; when an employee is frustrated, out of suggestions for creative solutions, and running thin on patience, a truly good boss can remain supportive.

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  178. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    A good boss makes a safe environment for expressing frustration or dissatisfaction. Any boss can be supportive when everything’s hunky-dory; when an employee is frustrated, out of suggestions for creative solutions, and running thin on patience, a truly good boss can remain supportive.

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  179. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    A good boss makes a safe environment for expressing frustration or dissatisfaction. Any boss can be supportive when everything’s hunky-dory; when an employee is frustrated, out of suggestions for creative solutions, and running thin on patience, a truly good boss can remain supportive.

    Reply
  180. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    A good boss makes a safe environment for expressing frustration or dissatisfaction. Any boss can be supportive when everything’s hunky-dory; when an employee is frustrated, out of suggestions for creative solutions, and running thin on patience, a truly good boss can remain supportive.

    Reply
  181. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    A good boss makes a safe environment for expressing frustration or dissatisfaction. Any boss can be supportive when everything’s hunky-dory; when an employee is frustrated, out of suggestions for creative solutions, and running thin on patience, a truly good boss can remain supportive.

    Reply
  182. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    A good boss makes a safe environment for expressing frustration or dissatisfaction. Any boss can be supportive when everything’s hunky-dory; when an employee is frustrated, out of suggestions for creative solutions, and running thin on patience, a truly good boss can remain supportive.

    Reply
  183. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    A good boss makes a safe environment for expressing frustration or dissatisfaction. Any boss can be supportive when everything’s hunky-dory; when an employee is frustrated, out of suggestions for creative solutions, and running thin on patience, a truly good boss can remain supportive.

    Reply
  184. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    A good boss makes a safe environment for expressing frustration or dissatisfaction. Any boss can be supportive when everything’s hunky-dory; when an employee is frustrated, out of suggestions for creative solutions, and running thin on patience, a truly good boss can remain supportive.

    Reply
  185. Tim Avatar
    Tim

    This is a good list. The list applies to the situation I am in now. She does all of this,but I had earn it, somewhat, by doing putting out good work, but also the boss has to have it in them to do it,because I have had it where I put out good work and got treated badly no matter what. Bottom line, you have to do good work,but they have to be a good person.

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  186. Tim Avatar
    Tim

    This is a good list. The list applies to the situation I am in now. She does all of this,but I had earn it, somewhat, by doing putting out good work, but also the boss has to have it in them to do it,because I have had it where I put out good work and got treated badly no matter what. Bottom line, you have to do good work,but they have to be a good person.

    Reply
  187. Tim Avatar
    Tim

    This is a good list. The list applies to the situation I am in now. She does all of this,but I had earn it, somewhat, by doing putting out good work, but also the boss has to have it in them to do it,because I have had it where I put out good work and got treated badly no matter what. Bottom line, you have to do good work,but they have to be a good person.

    Reply
  188. Tim Avatar
    Tim

    This is a good list. The list applies to the situation I am in now. She does all of this,but I had earn it, somewhat, by doing putting out good work, but also the boss has to have it in them to do it,because I have had it where I put out good work and got treated badly no matter what. Bottom line, you have to do good work,but they have to be a good person.

    Reply
  189. Tim Avatar
    Tim

    This is a good list. The list applies to the situation I am in now. She does all of this,but I had earn it, somewhat, by doing putting out good work, but also the boss has to have it in them to do it,because I have had it where I put out good work and got treated badly no matter what. Bottom line, you have to do good work,but they have to be a good person.

    Reply
  190. Tim Avatar
    Tim

    This is a good list. The list applies to the situation I am in now. She does all of this,but I had earn it, somewhat, by doing putting out good work, but also the boss has to have it in them to do it,because I have had it where I put out good work and got treated badly no matter what. Bottom line, you have to do good work,but they have to be a good person.

    Reply
  191. Tim Avatar
    Tim

    This is a good list. The list applies to the situation I am in now. She does all of this,but I had earn it, somewhat, by doing putting out good work, but also the boss has to have it in them to do it,because I have had it where I put out good work and got treated badly no matter what. Bottom line, you have to do good work,but they have to be a good person.

    Reply
  192. Tim Avatar
    Tim

    This is a good list. The list applies to the situation I am in now. She does all of this,but I had earn it, somewhat, by doing putting out good work, but also the boss has to have it in them to do it,because I have had it where I put out good work and got treated badly no matter what. Bottom line, you have to do good work,but they have to be a good person.

    Reply
  193. Shawn Avatar
    Shawn

    Great post. One thing I would add – asks what you have learned from them and what you want to learn more about.

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  194. Shawn Avatar
    Shawn

    Great post. One thing I would add – asks what you have learned from them and what you want to learn more about.

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  195. Shawn Avatar
    Shawn

    Great post. One thing I would add – asks what you have learned from them and what you want to learn more about.

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  196. Shawn Avatar
    Shawn

    Great post. One thing I would add – asks what you have learned from them and what you want to learn more about.

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  197. Shawn Avatar
    Shawn

    Great post. One thing I would add – asks what you have learned from them and what you want to learn more about.

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  198. Shawn Avatar
    Shawn

    Great post. One thing I would add – asks what you have learned from them and what you want to learn more about.

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  199. Shawn Avatar
    Shawn

    Great post. One thing I would add – asks what you have learned from them and what you want to learn more about.

    Reply
  200. Shawn Avatar
    Shawn

    Great post. One thing I would add – asks what you have learned from them and what you want to learn more about.

    Reply

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