How Can You Become the Boss People Want to Work For?The women of Connect: Professional Women’s Network offer tips on the key traits you need to become an effective and respected leader.

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I say, listen, listen and listen. In listening, we both learn and model. When we listen, it helps to develop creative solutions by encouraging others to share ideas and thoughts.

Cathryn Clerc, M.A.Owner, The Art of

Listening Within

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Allow me to do my job, but be available to me when I have questions. I will be respectful of your time. If you give me responsibility, give me authority as well. Give me feedback, good and bad, in real time.

Beth PernerewskiEvent Planner

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My favorite working relationships have not always been with people just like me. A good boss can recognize and help you with your strengths, weaknesses, goals and desires without forcing you to be just like him or her.Darcey Regan

Principal, Talent, and HR Consulting

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Be fair to everyone; make exceptions to rules when necessary (e.g, personal issues). Be honest; let people know exactly where they stand with you at any given time. Praise in public and criticize in private. Alycia V.

Director, Strategic IT Programs

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Be direct, keep communication open, and be humble. In my experience, these items produce fantastic working relationships.

Carina ReedMaster of Multitasking

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Communication is key - ask questions and listen to the response. Also, be flexible - lead based on the current situation. And bring value to every conversation.

Rachel HutchinsonGlobal Project and

Development Manager

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Share with me the vision and how my work contributes to the vision

Provide feedback early and often. Help me help you succeed.

Mahala Johnson-Gutierrez

Director, Project Management

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