Good Manager, Bad Manager

Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, has proven to be an effective leader. There are many articles about her. Here is a short article. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Questions:

Have you worked for a great manager. Identify and describe a great manager. What makes him or her stand out from the crowd?

Or, if you can't think of one, have you ever worked for a bad manager? Describe the causes and the consequences of their ineffectiveness.

Or, if you have never had a manager or supervisor, think about what type of leader you would like to work for.

Finally, what type of leader do you want to be?

Does the type of job and responsibilities impact or influence your answer?