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Leader Vs Boss

 


  Some people might use the terms "boss" and "leader" interchangeably, but that's not entirely accurate. The truth is, some bosses are simply a boss. They have attained a position in the management section of the corporate pyramid. Those positions alone don't make them leaders. They are just pushing their employers while "sitting down". However, bosses can become leaders, and doing so should become a priority for those who want to effectively lead in the workplace. So, what is the difference between a leader and a boss?

  A boss refers to an individual who is in charge of the employee or an organisation. He exercises control over employees, assigns tasks, and duties to them, and is entitled to take decisions on some matters. There is no formal title like "boss" in the organisational chart, but the term indicates a person who is the owner or appointed as head of the organisation, department, or division.

  On the other hand, the term leader is defined as an individual who possesses the ability to influence and inspire others, toward the accomplishment of goals. He is someone who holds a dominant position and leads others by example. They set an example, in such a way that people get motivated and follow their footsteps or directions.

  A boss hears, but the leader transforms. Leaders are able to disrupt patterns in others to shift focus, annihilate limiting beliefs, and inspire internalised changes. They are active listening skills, which means they don't just "hear" but also strive to understand. The ability to do this means strong leaders can successfully interrupt another's habits of thought, belief, or action. Leaders also strive for change in their organisation. They don't just hear complaints. they do something about them.

  A boss speaks, but a leader connects. Leaders know that their message only matters when their subject truly hears, understands, and absorbs it. They accomplish this by establishing rapport and connecting in deeper, more meaningful ways. When a team fails, a leader believes that it's their responsibility to figure out what they did wrong before moving on to evaluating other people. 

  A boss dictates, but a leader collaborates. Leaders like to work with other people to get the best positive results they can as a group. They don't simply rely on one or two managers to oversee progress. Although a good manager is a serious asset, leaders are hands-on, brainstorming side by side with partners and employees on the team to come up with innovative solutions.

  Bottom of the line, a leader is a person who leads his followers, inspires, motivates, and guides them in different matters. On the other hand, a boss is someone who is the owner of the business. The difference between these two is a matter of psychology. If you are in the role of boss, you need to be strict with the employees. But if you are in the role of leader, you have to play a supporting role to boost the morale of the followers from time to time. 

  Thank you for your time and as always have a nice day 😀.


References:

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  1. AnonymousDecember 24, 2022 at 8:19 PM

    Great post! It was a good read!

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    1. F. M. RayhanDecember 25, 2022 at 6:37 PM

      Thank you, I'm glad to hear that.

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  2. note by skiergirlAugust 20, 2023 at 9:41 PM

    Interesting article to read. keep up the spirit!

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