Some days being a boss can be thankless and annoying. On the best days, a boss carries responsibility for the team's making sure everyone is performing at optimum levels with good morale. On the worst days, bosses have to find creative ways of motivating and problem solving even when decisions are counterintuitive or unpopular.

Many people desire or strive to be the boss, and yet many arrive in that position without much training on how to do the job well. Whether you are working toward being the boss or simply need to interact with one, you can gain appreciation for the best qualities of a boss by reviewing this list of what the most successful bosses always do.

1. They encourage.

A team needs to feel supported at all times. Really successful bosses know how to give employees that added boost and make them feel like they can get the job done.

2. They acknowledge.

 When people do a good job, they need to be recognized. They want to know that someone appreciates the job they do beside themselves. Really successful bosses are sure no good job goes unseen.

3. They empower.

Employees do their best work when they can take charge of the job. Really successful bosses give them the tools and direction necessary to take on any task and succeed.

4. They reflect.

Any boss can make a decision and they don’t always turn out to be good ones. Really successful bosses are thoughtful in their process, considering every angle and scenario before they act.

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