Every organization, whether it is a business, a workgroup, or a class project, has a boss. A leader within the group is less frequent. Depending on which one guides the group will ultimately decide what will be achieved and how. So, what is the difference between the two?

1. ROD SHEGEM
A BOSS
AND A
LEADER?
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN

2. A BOSS WILL TELL
YOU WHAT TO DO
A leader will teach you how to do it and why it matters. Leaders focus on
long-term solutions, not a quick fix, so they will ensure you understand why
you are doing the task at hand in addition to learning how to do it. This
results in sustainable learning and self-reliance.

3. A LEADER IS AN EXPERT ON
EMOTIONS AND PEOPLE.
A BOSS IS A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT
Leaders are sensitive, but able to control their
reaction to feelings or situations. This allows them
to be phenomenal strategists for conflict
resolution among their team.

4. A BOSS NEEDS YOU
TO PERFORM
A leader wants you to succeed and wants you to feel successful even if you
failed at something. A leader is able to link individual success to the success
of those they lead, while a boss needs you to perform well so they succeed.
A boss thinks only for him or herself, while a leader thinks in the terms of
we.

5. A LEADER IS INDEPENDENT OF
AUTHORITY AND POSITION.
A BOSS DEPENDS ON AUTHORITY
Leaders depend on influence. A leader does not
need the power to control the team, while a boss
heavily relies on their positional power to make an
impact on their employees.

6. A BOSS BUILDS FEAR
A leader builds confidence and trust so that you will tell them what they
need to hear. Leaders recognize that trust is crucial to be influential and
build success within the group. Bosses will build fear and condition
employees to tell them only what they want to hear.

7. A LEADER MEASURES THEIR
SUCCESS BY THE PASSION AND
IMPACT THEY HAD ON THE
PEOPLE THEY INFLUENCES.
A BOSS MEASURES SUCCESS BY A TITLE
A leader influences others anywhere and
everywhere, while a boss is focused on achieving a
higher title or rank within the business.

8. A BOSS ALWAYS WANTS
TO BE YOUR BOSS
A leader wants you to surpass them and do better than they did. A boss will not
build you up to your full potential in the event you become better at their job
than them. A leader will proudly help you achieve your goals and help build a
career plan with you to make it happen.