10 Signs You Have A Great Manager

4 weeks ago

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They advocate for you
They actively promote your work, champion your career growth and create opportunities for you.
They enable balance
They encourage you to set boundaries and respect your personal time, and model it themselves.
They show they trust you
They don’t micromanage, empowering you to make decisions and showing confidence in your abilities.
They lead by example
They model the behaviours and values they expect, showing integrity and accountability.
They celebrate your wins
They never take you for granted, publicly and privately recognizing your contributions.
They hear your feedback
Whether it’s about the team, processes, or their own management, they genuinely listen and take action on feedback.
They provide clarity
They communicate goals, expectations, and news transparently, making you feel informed and your work purposeful.
They protect the team
They shield you and the rest of the team from unnecessary stress, politics, and unrealistic demands.
They welcome innovation
They welcome new ideas and experimentation, making you feel safe to take risks and learn from mistakes.
They care about you
They take the time to get to know you as a person, check in on your well-being and offer support when needed.