Message for the boss

Please take in the spirit intended. Also, 7 other things worth your time.

Are you a boss? Hey, that’s fantastic. Please scroll down to where it says: "Now, for the bosses."

OK, everyone else—especially those of you who might know a boss who could stand for a little improvement—today’s newsletter is for you.

Below, I’ve listed 17 key “good boss behaviors,” which I’ve culled from a decade of writing about this stuff. It’s a nice listicle, right? But more than that, it’s a tool to help you offer constructive feedback to bosses who need it.

The idea is simple. Forward this email (or else, forward this link on Understandably.com, where this newsletter will live in perpetuity) to the boss in question.

Maybe create a burner email for the occasion if you feel more comfortable, and annotate it with a quick note. Example:

“Boss, we love you, and do a great job on most of these. But your employees wish you’d show a bit more effort on numbers 6, 16, and 17. "

Then, sit back, and watch your life improve. Or not. Either way, let me know what happens.

Now, for the bosses.

OK,…