"Communicates effectively and clearly with me."
"Gives me opportunities to show him/her what I can do to help me advance."
"Is understanding about my work and personal problems."
"Is fair and treats everybody in the department alike."
"Is aware of good work when it is done."
"Keeps my 'mole-hill' mistakes from becoming mountains."
"REALLY LISTENS to me when I have problems and difficulties."
"Manages his/her temper even in difficult situations."
"Keeps our department working harmoniously with other departments."
"Keeps me informed so I really know what's going on around here."
"Gives credit where credit is due for good work and/or attitude."
"Is open to change if somebody has a good idea."
"Helps our department accomplish a lot."
"Has a positive and enthusiastic attitude."
"Generates confidence in his/her decisions."
"Organizes our department for efficiency without unnecessary procedures."
"Sets a good work and behavior example."
"If we really need something, he/she will find a way to get it."
"Has given me raises as a direct result of understanding my work."
"Has a 'COACH' attitude instead of just a 'sink-or-swim' attitude."
"Appraises my value and work fairly."
"Makes good decisions whenever needed."
"Accepts some of the blame when I make a mistake."
"Stands by his/her principles even when it is not popular."
"Really knows what's going on in our department with people and work."
"Solves 'bottlenecks' without getting himself and everybody else upset."
"Constantly works to develop team spirit."
"Doesn't take sides in an argument and helps people come to a compromise."
"Gets to the root cause of problems and solves them."
"Replaces an employee doing poor work and/or a poor attitude when needed."