5 Things that make great bosses. What would you add?

Here are seven;

1. Acknowledge
2. Motivate
3. Communicate
4. Trust
5. Develop
6. Direct
7. Partner

1. Sets clear expectations - A great boss sits down with a new employee right from the beginning and identifies priorities. She discusses the performance review, and how she defines “excellent performance.” She holds discussions regularly in regards to expectations from that point on.

2. Coaches - A great boss views her position as both a leader and a coach, someone who educates and encourages her players, who leads her team by example

3. Gives feedback - Some bosses wait until the formal performance review to relay negative feedback to their employees. When this happens, employees are left thinking – Why didn’t my boss tell me sooner? I could have tried to change or do things differently. Giving employees feedback along the way establishes a coach-player relationship.

4. Recognizes efforts - Employees need to feel appreciated. Research shows that human beings thrive on recognition. They just never get tired of it. Nothing works like positive reinforcement, and a great boss is very aware of this. She mentions the things she likes that her employees are doing; it’s no surprise that she gets more of those things.

5. Is inclusive - It’s essential for employees to feel like equals and equal contributing members to the team.

6. Gets to know employees - A great boss stops by and says hello. She makes herself available. No matter what she’s doing, when employees speak to her, she will stop and give them her full attention.

7. Finds each person’s unique talents - A great boss observes her employees to find out what they do best. She talks to them about what aspects of their job they enjoy the most. A great boss taps into and leverages the instincts and skills her employees have. This creates a win-win as she is able to reap the rewards of employee satisfaction, and employees grow increasingly inspired and confident about their work, skills, and talents. Moreover, they feel appreciated, that someone has their best interests in mind.

1. 1. Know How To Inspire

   2. Mentor

   3. Give Credit Where It’s Due

   4. Promote Work Life Balance

   5. Be Absolutely Fair

   6. Encourage Growth

   7. Align The Team

   8. Praise Your Employees!

   9. Think Positive

   10. Communication is the Best Leadership Skill

   11. Honesty Is The Best Policy