No one wants to be a bad boss. Unfortunately, there appear to be more bad bosses out there than good ones. Research shows that 90 percent of people lack natural leadership skills, and 60 percent of employees plan to leave their company because of a bad boss.

Shane Metcalf is chief culture officer and co-founder of HR tech company 15Five. 15Five recently launched Best Self Academy, a free online education platform that provides managers with the tools and training to unlock the potential of each and every employee, effectively increasing employee retention, productivity, and their overall contribution to the company.