Are you a great boss? You might be. With homage to
Jeff Foxworthy, here are some ways to
tell.

You might be a great boss if you set clear and reasonable expectations and
check for understanding.

You might be a great boss if you follow up to make sure that understanding
turns into performance.

You might be a great boss if you touch base a lot and have conversations with
your team members.

You might be a great boss if you make good decisions when that’s your
job.

You might be a great boss if you deal with problems and issues right
away.

You might be a great boss if you make sure that consequences are appropriate
for performance.

You might be a great boss if you give your team members the maximum control
possible over their work life.

You might be a great boss if people want to work for you.

You might be a great boss if you help your team and team members succeed.

You might be a great boss if you’re willing to do the difficult and
uncomfortable parts of your job because that’s what the team needs.

You might be a great boss if you understand that team performance is your
destiny.

Boss’s Bottom Line

You are a great boss if your team has high morale and consistently delivers
top performance and if you leave a team and team members better than you found
them.