What Makes a Great Boss?

Kim recently asked her social media followers about great bosses they’ve had. What was it that made those bosses so great? Here’s our round up of responses!

From Twitter (follow @candor!):

-real-time feedback (good, bad, ugly)
-strong values, clear motives
-curious, learns from team
-not authoritative
-empowering
-passionate

— 🏋🏼‍♀️emel mutlu (@itisemel) September 30, 2016

My best boss drilled into me that "feedback is a gift".

— Richard Dalton (@mauvyrusset) October 1, 2016

My great boss gave me room to try new things and stretch my wings. I got to see what I'm really capable of doing. #ux

— Jody (@jh360) October 1, 2016

he helped me see my role as part of the whole team: to value my contribution and identify where I needed others' talents.

— Bronwyn Lea (@bronleatweets) October 1, 2016

Genuine care, robust conversations, mutual development #bebetter cc: @gerfinn

— Rob 🇮🇪🇧🇷🏳️‍🌈 (@rob183) October 1, 2016

From LinkedIn (follow the Candor company page!):

What about you? Have you had a great boss? Share their great boss attributes in the comments below!