[LeafItAlone]

That’s how I see it myself.

Obviously being a good manager is first and foremost, but I’ve always had more respect for managers that I know can (even if they never do) do my job as well as bring a manager. Early in my career at a startup I had a manager that was both and excellent manager and right there in the trenches with you when issues arose or business deadlines were approaching. The amount of respect I still have for that individual is immeasurable and I’d go work for them again in a heartbeat if they asked.

[otherme123]

And OTOH, nothing worse than a manager that don't know what he wants nor how to do it, but he "will know when it is right", and keep you redoing stuff.