“A bad boss creates fear, a good boss creates confidence.”
“A bad boss can take a good staff and destroy it, causing the best employees to flee and the remainder to lose all motivation.”
“Bad bosses talk, good bosses communicate.”
“Bad bosses believe in doing things right, good bosses believe in doing the right thing.”
“A bad boss is like a diaper – always on your ass and usually full of crap.”
“A bad boss makes you feel like you’ve done something wrong, a good boss makes you feel like you could do something better.”
“Bad bosses micromanage, good bosses trust their employees to get the job done.”
“A bad boss blames, a good boss empowers.”
“A bad boss says ‘I’, a good boss says ‘we’.”
“A bad boss is like a storm, always causing chaos and destruction.”
“A bad boss can ruin even the best job.”
“Bad bosses interrupt, good bosses listen.”
“A bad boss is like a flat tire – you can’t go anywhere until you change it.”
“Bad bosses make people feel small, good bosses lift them up.”
“A bad boss creates problems, a good boss solves them.”
“Bad bosses create rules, good bosses create opportunities.”
“A bad boss demands respect, a good boss earns it.”
“Bad bosses focus on themselves, good bosses focus on the team.”
“A bad boss is a roadblock, a good boss is a bridge.”
“Bad bosses make people feel undervalued, good bosses make people feel appreciated.”
“A bad boss leads with fear, a good boss leads with trust.”
“Bad bosses crush morale, good bosses lift spirits.”
“A bad boss tears down, a good boss builds up.”
“Bad bosses rule with an iron fist, good bosses lead with an open heart.” – Unknown