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The 12 Personality Traits All Great Bosses Share

How do you know if you’re a fantastic boss? Employees who love you may be a good sign—but not if they love you because you’re way too lenient. Great results, like high sales or fast project turnaround, might indicate a fantastic boss as well—but not if you’re getting great results at the expense of a healthy culture or happy team members.

Here are the 12 personality traits of outstanding bosses. Check ’em out, check ’em off, and (if necessary) change your ways.


Infographic courtesy of Officevibe. Photo of bosses courtesy of Shutterstock.