50 Wholesome And Funny Bosses Who Put Their Employees First (New Pics)

Just as listed in the Pew survey, a good boss, according to Carnachan, also gives feedback on an employee's performance, sets clear goals and direction, has high expectations for themselves and their team, doesn't shy away from difficult conversations, and isn't afraid to admit when they've made mistakes. "These are people who are not only respected, they often are role models for future leaders," Carnachan explained.

A good boss also needs to constantly ask themselves: "Am I a good boss?" As Linda A. Hill and Kent Lineback write for the Harvard Business Review, "as they settle in and lose their fear of imminent failure, they often grow complacent. Every organization has its ways of doing things—policies, standard practices, and unspoken guidelines, such as 'promote by seniority' and 'avoid conflict.' Once they're learned, managers often use them to get by—to 'manage' in the worst sense of the word."

A good boss also faces conflict head-on, although most tend to avoid it. "'I hate company politics!' they say. 'Just let me do my job,'" Hill and Lineback write. "But effective managers know they cannot turn away. Instead, with integrity and for good ends, they proactively engage the organization to create the conditions for their success."

Who wouldn't wish to have a boss like the ones on this list? What about you, Pandas, what's your relationship with your boss like? Let us know some feel-good, wholesome boss stories in the comments! And if you're looking for something similar to this list, check out our two previous articles in this series here and here!