What Makes a Good Boss or a Bad Boss?

In my years of working, I have met many people. I have worked for good people and I have worked for not so good people. Here are some of the things that I feel show the differences between a good Boss and a bad Boss.

Good Boss: When the company offers a bonus, rewards you appropriately.

Bad Boss: When bonuses are dispersed, your boss goes out of the way to find an excuse to take the bonus from you. Usually for some imagined transgression, he/she comes up with the aforementioned excuse to keep you from what you are entitled to according to the company handbook.

Good Boss: Appreciates your skills and frequently tells you that you are an asset to the company. Makes you feel appreciated and like a valued employee should feel.

Bad Boss: Belittles your skills and makes you feel like you are not valued by the company at all and should be replaced, even when you have done nothing wrong.

Good Boss: Listens to your ideas fairly and offers improvements on those ideas, if necessary, but in a way that is not demeaning.

Bad Boss: Does not listen to the ideas of his/her team members at all. Even when the ideas could improve the overall productivity of the department, for instance, he/she refuses to consider anything other than his/her own ideas. Would make those offering the ideas feel completely stupid for suggesting anything new.

Good Boss: When a family emergency comes up, will allow you, as a parent/family member, to leave immediately without making you feel guilty about the repercussions of your absence. He/She will be supportive and understanding and will allow you whatever time is necessary to resolve the emergency or problem.

Bad Boss: When said emergency comes up, will berate you, and criticize your decision for having to leave. He/She will be more concerned about meeting the deadline in your absence, or will try to make you feel guilty for wanting to leave. He/She will also try to refuse your request to leave to handle the matter.