Think about the best manager you have ever worked with.

Sophie Joern

March 24,2022 at 9:44PM UTC

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Think about the best manager you have ever worked with.

What was it that made them an excellent leader? What made them stand out from others?

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AmyMarch 24,2022 at 11:05PM UTC
This boss was going places, knew how to get there and saw the potential in all of us. Even me. When they were leaving the job they said, 'there is a position for you' to me! I often thought I should have taken that position! They saw the possibilities in me. When I was fresh in the office, no degree, no training. I did not know the value of this person until after they left. They had protected us all from upper management. We were blessed for a time there.
AnonymousMarch 25,2022 at 12:11AM UTC
My current boss gives me projects that allows me to grow in my career.
Jennifer ChingMarch 25,2022 at 2:12AM UTC
She was a GREAT listener and reasonable in her expectations.
Deb HornerMarch 25,2022 at 1:24PM UTC
My best two bosses thanked me for doing my job. Not all day every day, but if I go out of my way to do something to help, it is acknowledged. They don't just thank their favorite people, they thank all their staff. They notice when someone is struggling (co-worker lost his mom last fall, co-worker got injured on the job, paperwork up the butt, etc) and pitch in to help where they can. The deadlines are insane, but everyone has deadlines. The workload can be significant, but everyone has a heavy workload at times. I think being appreciated for being good at what I do is an essential part of any work environment at this point in my life.
Jolien SchwanMarch 26,2022 at 3:10PM UTC
She always supports and backs her team.
She sets clear expectations.
She is willing to help out and get involved when needed, even if she doesn't totally understand - she will learn.
She listens to your concerns and address them.
She helps you grow by assigning tasks to accomplish that growth.
She doesn't take credit for your work, she lets you shine.
She thanks you and the entire team for their individual contributions regularly.
She cares about your physical and mental health, encouraging PTO time.
She helps each team member set clear SMART goals AND is sure to discuss their progress.