re: Do you like your boss? If not, why?

I took my current job when an old friend asked me to come work for her. Not only is she a great leader and motivator who is basically beloved by all our staff, but our working relationship has greatly deepened our personal friendship.

Most of the staff respect me, but they don't particularly like or admire me, which I have no problem with.

Boss' boss is a major bitch, can't stand her. Deceitful, plays favorites, unreasonably harsh. Leaders should always remember that workers appreciate harsh feedback when the circumstances warrant it, but if you never celebrate success or only find terrible things to say about mixed results, you will inspire only contempt.