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Who was your favorite manager and why?

Who was your favorite manager and why?

Fairness, no politics, approachable, encouragement, creativity...bring out how you could work productively under different bosses.
Now tell about qualities of favorite boss i.e. he allowed freedom, no micro management etc. He brought the best in you and challenged you to deliver more and better.
Bring out their positive attributes e.g listening, skills which shaped you in a better and positive way.
Do's
• Talk about what you learnt from different bosses
• Talk about coaching and mentoring skills
• Talk about how you performed better under his supervision
Don'ts
• Do not talk about personal favoritism
• He was my buddy
• He protected me from others.
• No criticism
Similar Questions
• Who was your best and worst manager and why?
• What do you think of your previous boss? 
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