The Differences Between a Boss and a Leader

The Differences Between a Boss and a Leader

 

A boss drives.

A leader leads.

A boss relies on authority.

A leader relies on cooperation.

A boss says “I”.

A leader says “We”.

A boss creates fear.

A leader creates confidence.

A boss know how.

A leader shows how.

A boss creates resentment.

A leader breeds enthusiasm.

A boss fixes blame.

A leader fixes mistakes.

A boss makes work drudgery.

A leader makes work interesting.

 

Source:  William Glasser, M.D. – The Quality School. Copyright 1998 by William Glasser Inc. Harper Perennial; 3rd Revised Edition.