Today my coworker Brie asked me,

“What do you value most in a design leader?”

I think a good design director/boss/manager/leader is someone who:

• Leads by example. 
• Sets and upholds a high bar of design quality.
• Has an efficient & high performing team.
• Actively works on growing each designer.
• Knows the strengths & weaknesses of each designer and assigns them work that is compatible but challenging.
• Knows the difference between guiding and prescribing. 
• Is resilient and can lead through change.
• Knows when to listen and when to instruct.
• Can manage up as well as down.
• Gives both praise and critical feedback.

What did I miss?