15 reasons my best boss was the best

Original prompt: The best boss you've ever worked for was good because...

1. They were kind
2. They went out of their way to tell me that I should tell them if authors were being difficult, rude, or inappropriate
3. They held check ins about my career progress
4. They were supportive when I said I was going to grad school
5. They spoke kindly of me to others
6. They were supportive of others
7. They acquired good books
8. They rarely asked me to do an unreasonable amount of work
9. They were especially kind when they did have to ask me to do an unreasonable amount of work
10. They were a clear communicator
11. They listened to me complain
12. They trusted me
13. I trusted them
14. They criticized gently
15. I was proud to work for them

(Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco)

"Nero Wolfe 1" by jan saudek