1. Care: I feel they care about me and my team.
• They dig for my underlying interests and concerns. (SLI 2.3)
• They empathize with me and notice my emotions. (SLI 2.5)
• They listen in a way that I feel heard. (SLI 2.6)
• They stay present and avoid cell phone and computer distractions. (SLI 4.2)
• They coach, challenge and support me to develop my skills and career. (SLI 7.5)
• They do not talk negatively behind my back (no triangulation). When they have an issue, they speak directly to me. (SLI 7.7)

2. Affiliation: I feel connected to them and that we share many values.
• They are approachable and open to critical feedback on their ideas, decisions and leadership style. Willing to learn from mistakes. (SLI 2.2)
• They draw the quiet people out. (SLI 4.4)
• They brainstorm with me to generate creative solutions. (SLI 4.5)
• They motivate me to bring my best and strive for excellence. (SLI 7.1)
• When I am failing, they offer support and resources (instead of beating me up). (SLI 7.3)

3. Appreciation: I feel that my contribution is understood and valued by them.
• They communicate and break down the vision so that I see how I fit in. (SLI 1.2)
• When tasks are completed, they give me helpful feedback (both positive and negative). (SLI 6.7)
• They offer frequent and genuine appreciation for my contributions. (SLI 7.2)
• They debrief issues. Assumes positive intent and helps me learn from mistakes. (SLI 7.4)

4. Autonomy: I have the freedom to express my opinion, make decisions, and work without being micromanaged.
• They renegotiate priorities with me when things change. Does not pile on new objectives without reprioritizing old ones. (SLI 1.5)
• They embrace creative conflict. Does not shy away from passionate debate. (SLI 4.3)
• They include the right people in decision-making. (SLI 5.1)
• They proactively inform me when impacted by decisions. (SLI 5.7)
• They allow me to fulfill my role and make decisions without micromanaging me. (SLI 6.5)

5. Sincerity: I believe they are transparent and honest.
• They clearly express where they stand on issues. (SLI 3.1)
• They share their opinions and concerns, even if unpopular or lacking certainty. (SLI 3.2)
• They address challenging issues promptly. They name  the elephant in the room. (SLI 3.4)
• They give honest feedback. They share their perspective when they are dissatisfied with my work. (SLI 3.5)
• They clean up issues with me. They do not harbor resentment. (SLI 3.6)

6. Fairness: I feel equitably treated and that they make fair decisions.
• They bring curiosity and willingness to be influenced. (SLI 2.1)
• They listen to ideas fairly, regardless of who is presenting them. (SLI 2.4)
• They own their opinions as opinions. Does not position their opinions as facts to prove their point. (SLI 3.3)
• They have sufficient understanding of an issue and my opinions before advocating for a specific solution. (SLI 4.6)
• They consider my opinions and concerns before deciding. Respects my role and expertise. (SLI 5.2)
• They make good and timely decisions. They take appropriate risks even if all the information is not available. (SLI 5.4)

7. Reliability (Yours): I believe they will honor the commitments they make to me.
• They are clear when a decision is made and ensure full group alignment. Even if they would have made a different decision, they “disagree and commit.” (SLI 5.5)
• They ensure commitments to me are clear, realistic, and agreed upon (who is doing what by when). (SLI 6.1)
• They do what they say they will do. They follow up. (SLI 6.2)
• They renegotiate when commitments are in jeopardy. They avoid surprising me with bad news or last-minute delays. (SLI 6.4)

8. Team Reliability (Through Managing Others): I believe their team will fulfill their commitments on time.
• They establish clear next steps. (SLI 5.6)
• They track progress on commitments and ensure completion. (SLI 6.3)
• They hold people accountable. When commitments are missed, they discuss what went wrong and get a new commitment. (SLI 6.6)
• They ensure the right person is in the role, moving or letting people go when it’s the wrong fit. (SLI 6.8)

9. Capability: I believe they have the skills, decision-making capabilities and resources to fulfill their role.
• They embody and share a compelling vision of the future. (SLI 1.1)
• They establish clear roadmaps that define the milestones & short-term future. (SLI 1.3)
• They establish clear priorities so that I know what to work on. (SLI 1.4)
• They establish key metrics and indicators to stay on track. (SLI 1.6)
• They lead effective meetings. Clarifies the objectives and avoids unnecessary rabbit holes. (SLI 4.1)
• They have a bias for action. Willing to try out ideas and see what is learned, eg. rapid prototyping. (SLI 5.3)
• They lead effective 1-on-1’s. (SLI 7.6)