[throwawayAug16]

Not true, I don't think that is obvious at all. In fact, I think very highly of my boss. If I didn't, I would have left years ago. It's one of the things that makes the idea of leaving so difficult.

Second, that is a very specific soft skill that not everyone has. You might have that skill, I don't think everyone does. If I saw my boss' writing I'm very sure I would not recognize it.

Edit: adjectives I've used to describe him in this tread... nice guy, generous, ruthless business person. With the exception of that last one they are positive, and depending on who you talk to, ruthless is a positive word in business.