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The 12 Personality Traits All Great Bosses Share

Updated 6/19/2020
The 12 Personality Traits All Great Bosses Share
Are you a great manager?

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.