Someone asked me recently about my favorite bosses. I thought of several people. Each had an attribute I valued. At the same time, you are not going to find everything in the same person. So my ideal boss would be a composite of these traits. Respect is key. One boss I revere for this one trait alone. When we talked about my career aspirations she didn’t blink when it became obvious my needs would not be met by staying with our employer. She showed support for me making the right decision, while supporting me getting my job done at the same