This list came from a social media posting that I read many years ago, author now long forgotten. It is not the be-all end-all of boss-lists, but I did find it to be a great checklist to review every month before my all-hands meetings.
- He gave us a sense of belonging. We felt part of the team.
- He gave us purpose and meaning. We understood why and how our work mattered.
- He gave us regular feedback and recognition of our performance.
- He gave us opportunities for professional development and growth. He stretched us with work assignments that expanded our knowledge and sharpened our skills. The culture itself that he fostered had a "learning spirit."
- He allowed for our voices to be heard. We felt like our ideas and suggestions mattered, which led to a positive employee experience.
- He gave us flexibility in our work schedule for us to meet family/personal responsibilities.
- He allowed us the freedom and opportunity to decide, participate in, and determine how work was best accomplished.
- He operated with an open-door policy, which I remember him saying was a "keystone for good company communication."
- He spent time mentoring us, sometimes daily, to ensure that we were being equipped to perform at the highest level.
- He was transparent, shared information, and let every employee know absolutely everything about him and the business.