Be a leader not a boss
A leader can be a boss and a boss can be a leader, but not all bosses are leaders. There are many differences between the two types, and if you want to get the most out of your employees you need to lead them, not boss them around. But what are the differences?
A leader is a person who inspires, guides and directs a group of people to achieve a common purpose cause or goal. It is someone who is assigned a moral authority and who is followed on their own. A leader never thinks only of his own benefit, but of all the people he leads. They are very responsible, innovative, inspiring and visionary people, with moral principles.
A boss, on the other hand, is a person who is in charge of a workplace. One that carries out the work for monetary purposes and is not the one directly responsible for ensuring the welfare of the people under him/her. The authority of a boss is not granted for the benefit of the employers, but granted in order to keep the employees in check and under hard scrutiny.
A boss can also be a leader if he manages to inspire those under his direction. Especially if it is a person who takes into account the welfare of the employees and seeks out to increase the welfare of the workers in a way that also benefits the company. However, bosses are generally known to impose their authority, while leaders inspire their followers.
- Leaders gives power to their followers, while bosses impose their authority; regardless of the preferences of the group he leads.
- Bosses gives orders, leaders inspire and gives examples to follow.
- A leader is more effective than a boss.
- Bosses are not responsible for ensuring the welfare of the people, but the leaders take into account the welfare of their followers
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In our everyday lives we may have to put these hats on from time to time and therefore, it's important that we know the difference to be the best we can be for the people who work for us.
There's no question that each of these titles, leader and boss, fulfills their own roles, and that is clearly outlined in this helpful article.
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Lead the way!
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Rightly said @emancipatedhuman. Just want to add one more thing ; when you make the choice to be a leader, there are some things you have to give up: Ego, for one. Doing it your way. Always knowing you're right. Never having your world view challenged.
In exchange, though, you'll gain a few things: An atmosphere of collegiality and collaboration.
A workplace that people will line up to work at. An authentic authority that comes from who you are, not what you say or do. The chance to change lives--including your own.
You don't have to look very hard to see that we already have plenty of bosses in the world.
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oh man, i agree with what you said here. in my opinion, a leader is a a block remover. not just a way-shower. thanks for your comment!
I have a simple formula for that.
If my team member has the idea
then I am a boss...
If has the idea
then i am a leader.
FD
This post is very informative and helpful. Through this someone can assess whether or not they are becoming a leader or a boss.
I want to become a leader not a boss. Thank you for this.
I am definitely a leader and support the described idea of leadership only. Very sadly that they are nearly no leaders in my sector. I have lots of good examples of bad bosses and would prefer to have les bad examples of good leaders!
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