"I Have the Best Boss Anyone Could Ask For"
"I Have the Best Boss Anyone Could Ask For." Have you ever heard yourself saying this exact statement? We've been discussing the tips of how to be the "World's Worst Boss," and now I want to hear your best boss stories.
I know i've been blessed to work with and under some amazing individuals during my career. These managers are smart, talented and hardworking, but most importantly, an inspiration to their subordinates. They lead by example, are always willing to give advice and help, but also push their co-workers and those under them to work hard and aim high.
What makes someone an amazing manager to work for?
What qualities are a must when managing others?
Share your "best boss" examples below!
Tags: Concepts, Management, supporters
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Permalink Reply by Vicky on -
One of the best managers I worked for was passionate about the work and our mission, supportive and encouraging of his staff from the day he started, and fought for doing what is right. He was a great mentor and showed what it meant to be a public servant.
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Permalink Reply by Shannon Donelson on -
That's awesome Vicky! Thanks for sharing!
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Permalink Reply by Valerie Kushnerov on -
The best bosses that I've had are the ones who:
- respect the skills and talents I bring to the table
- guide and make suggestions without criticism or personal attacks
- care about the employees as individuals
- give me the benefit of the doubt when I make mistakes--which, of course, is rare :)
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Permalink Reply by Stacy Rapp on -
What makes a boss great is when they actually step up when everything hits the fan. Everybody knows the type, they make sure to get things done and take care of their people in times of need. I've had bosses like this and they really know what it takes to get people to work for them. I think of one particular boss, and she was amazing. Now I think of two people who were like that actually :0) They both would fight for getting things done, they would back your decision making and would persevere no matter what it would take. I think those qualities make exceptional bosses. Ohh yes, and one of them would always say to our entire staff she had no idea how to use the program we used which is ironic coming from a boss, right? Her joke was she would do anything to help out, just don't ask about the computer (ok, she could do enough to get by but I think she just liked everyone to know her weakness). Sometimes bosses can't accept that they aren't proficient at everything, which in my mind, doesn't matter if you have people that can fill that gap and you're providing the leadership in every other way.
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