PPB Announces The 2010 Best Bosses

PPB recently asked readers to let us know who they think are the best bosses in the promotional products industry. Considering the difficult economic year we’ve just been through and the stresses it placed on companies and relationships, staff wasn’t sure how many people would still be praising their bosses. So, the team was really surprised by the landslide of responses from readers who said their bosses made coming to work each day a true joy.

Many praised their bosses for creating an environment where people were trusted, encouraged, empowered and rewarded, not necessarily monetarily, but with things money can’t buy. The bosses who make the biggest impressions with subordinates are those who regularly demonstrate these practices according to PPB readers:

• Leads by example
• Creates an environment of collaboration through good listening
• Manages through empowerment; doesn’t micromanage, allows me to learn through my own mistakes
• Acts as a mentor; looks for the potential in all and encourages success
• Challenges me with new projects and opportunities
• Communicates good news and bad news effectively
• Celebrates successes
• Embraces education, new technologies and out-of-the-box thinking
• Promotes a work environment with balance between work and personal/family life
• Advocates social responsibility, volunteerism, community and/or industry commitment
• Is a creative problem-solver
• Coaches me without taking over
• Provides on-going performance coaching
• Doesn’t begrudge me my earnings, bonuses or raises