That's a good list. But the really awesome managers are the ones that show their empathetic leadership during a crisis. If I may add a few things about crisis m

That's a good list. But the really awesome managers are the ones that show their empathetic leadership during a crisis. If I may add a few things about crisis management: - They take the blame for failures publicly ("the team failed") and then coach individuals privately. - They are willing to speak upwards to call out BS or to offer suggestions, even if it affects their own standing in the organization. - They clearly communicate expectations, the "why" of the expectation, and explain how situation within the company may have changed. - If there is a PIP, layoff or something else coming, they socialize the news subtly so that their reports start looking before the axe falls. A leader looks after their team, until the last day. Managers only look after themselves.