In addition to Canarr's points, my ideal boss listens to team feedback and encourages them to think/work independently (guidance where and when needed, but don't micromanage people). Trust your people to come up with ideas and run them by you, and if you think an idea has promise try to work with them to make it work (or let them try it, see what happens and offer corrections). A good manager wants their team to be able to function without their constant presence, and employees should feel that they can brainstorm and offer ideas freely.
One piece of criticism that my mom received before she was let go from a management position (owner was a jerk) was "People like working for you". She viewed that as high praise, and does still.
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