1.
They Share Their Vision
The most important thing a leader can do is provide his or her
team with a goal that is worth their time. Granted, the boss doesn’t always get
to set the agenda, but a great one will advocate for something worthy, and
ensure that he communicates it effectively and often.
2.
They Develop Expertise
What’s more annoying than working for a
boss who doesn’t actually understand the job and whose authority vests entirely
in the job title? The boss doesn’t have to be the number one expert in every
fact of the job—that might be impossible—but he or she has to be competent at
all levels.