What makes a great boss?

Question

What would make a great boss? Have you had a great boss? What makes them great to you? Sure, what the job is would determine what kind of person would be best at managing or running it. But I'm asking more on a personal level, dealing with employee and coworker interaction.

Answer 1

What would make a great boss?

Someone who uses influence rather than authority, who coaches the sub ordinates to perform in write manner, instead of telling them they are wrong. Someone who leads when needed and give the freedom of being led when needed. Who can listen to your concerns and speak for you when time comes. A good boss should be transparent and provide visibility into future opportunities and career growth options. An unbiased individual with good values will make to be a good boss.

Have you had a great boss?

Yes.

What makes them great to you?

He demonstrated most of the above qualities, if not all.

Answer 2

I think a person who is open-minded makes a great boss. Also someone who can be a good leader, role-model, flexible, confident, good public speaker and treats their clients with respect.

Answer 3

One's ATTITUDE matters a lot. Secondly, should not try to boss over his/her subordinates. Be friendly...

Accept  all ur subordinate suggestions irrespective to how good or bad there are. Later justify them...y that was rejected nor accepted...Instead of rejecting while they begin to speak.

Identify and appreciate every small work that your team member does. This shows the commitment you have towards the team. Thus builds a very healthy and straight forward relationship b/w you and the team members.

All the Best!!!! Good Luck  

Answer 4

I had the best boss of my life a few years ago. I think what made her so great was she really understood where I was coming from with my scheduling issues (I need every second weekend off to visit my father) because she, too, had divorced parents. She was also a lot of fun to be around, but kept us on track. I was never uncomfortable questioning any aspect of job, or even requesting a raise. But I think the best part about her was that we had fun. She loved to pull harmless little pranks on all of the staff, yet she still knew when to stop and pull the reins back on her staff at the same time.

Hope this helped!

Answer 5

listen! listening will get you so far! plus people will like you  better if you fix and understand their problems.

Answer 6

First and foremost he needs to be able at his job and needs to work at least as much as his employees. That is the most important personal aspiration I have for my boss. Also he should have a calm, rational and humane character.

Answer 7

Good boss is he who gets the job done in time, in quantity, and in quality, and shares the success with subordinates.