The women of Connect: Professional Women’s Network offer tips on the key traits you need to become an effective and respected leader. To learn more and join the Connect group for free, visit http://www.linkedin.com/womenconnect.

1. 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.

2. 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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3. 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,
Beth Pernerewski
good and bad, in real time.
Event Planner
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4. 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
Darcey Regan just like him or her.
Principal, Talent, and
HR Consulting
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5. 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
Alycia V. in private.
Director, Strategic IT
Programs
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6. Be direct, keep communication open, and be humble. In my
experience, these items produce fantastic working relationships.
Carina Reed
Master of Multitasking
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7. 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 Hutchinson
Global Project and
Development Manager
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8. 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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9. Join the conversation!
Connect: Professional Women’s Network, Powered by Citi, is an
online community on LinkedIn that helps women achieve the
careers they want and discuss the issues relevant to their success.
For more great insights from Connect members, check out the
discussion: How can someone be the best boss to you?
Visit linkedin.com/womenconnect for
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