Best boss/worst boss

Best Boss
Worst boss

Empowers
Command and control

Team-based
My way or highway

Engaging Listener
Doesn't listen

Success is because of the team
Takes all the credit

Shares information
Information is power

Invests in employees' career advancement
No sincere time for performance feedback

Part of the team
Compelled to remind you they are the boss

Runs interference for the team
Doesn't have my back

Recognizes good work on the spot
Undermines their employees

Organized, meets deadlines, sticks to agenda
Does not respect others' time and effort

Hires A players; not threatened
Hires and rewards people who won't disagree

manages largely through influence
Uses their authority instead of influence and motivation to get results

Builds you up
Demeaning

Makes tough people decisions
Hangs on to/ rewards poor performers

Not afraid to make tough decisions
Won't make decisions timely, flip flops

Provides clear feedback
No feedback