LEADER VS BOSS:12 DELINEATINGLEADERSHIP

CHARACTERISTICS

12.LEARNING &GROWTH

A focus on the why isone of the critical

characteristics of aleader – it makes

learning sustainableand transferable to

other situations.

11.EMOTIONALINTELLIGENCE

A boss is a subjectmatter expert. A leader

is an emotional andpeople expert. Great

leaders are verysensitive, albeit not

emotional.

10.DISTRIBUTION OF

SUCCESS

One of the incrediblecharacteristics of a

leader is linkingindividual success tothe success of those

they lead.

If those people do notsucceed, the leadershave failed in boththeir minds – and

hearts.

9.WHO OWNS

ACCOUNTABILITY

A boss holds youaccountable. A leadergrows the confidence

and passion fromwithin you to build self-

accountability.

It is an incredibleprocess to watch

unfold and supportssustainable success all

around.

8.SUCCESSMEASURES

Bosses determine theirsuccess by a title

position or hierarchy inthe business.

Leaders define theirsuccess by the passion

and impact of thepeople they influence.

7.AUTHORITYDEPENDENCY

A boss depends onpositional power to

have an impact.Leadership influence in

not dependent onpower or position.

Some of the mostfantastic leaders I have

encountered had noauthority over the

people they influenced.

6.PRIORITY FOCUS

A boss focuses on whatis right now – putting

out the daily fires.

A leader stays focusedon doing what is right.

5.OPERATIONAL &

DECISIONPRIORITIES

A boss focusesdecisions on the

competition. Leadersstay aware of theircompetition, but

operate with a legacyin mind.

This also supports notmaking potentially bad

decisions at themoment and focusing

on the future.

4.MOTIVATORS

A boss is driven by fearand reaction. A leader

stays driven by passionand purpose – even

during the challengingtimes.

3.CAREER GOALS

This is a HUGE definerof a boss vs leader. Aboss always wants to

stay your boss. Aleader – much like a

parent – wants you todo better.

A leader would proudlybuild you to ‘the boss.’

2.PRINCIPLES OF

PLEASURE

A boss gets pleasurefrom being recognizedfor doing a great job.

Leaders get pleasureout of seeing others

rewarded for thefantastic results of

their passion.

1.CONDITIONING OFCOMMUNICATION

Bosses keep youwondering or in fearjust enough so thatyou tell them what

they want to hear. Atthe least, they

condition you not tosay what they do not

want to hear.

Leaders build yourconfidence and trustso you will tell themwhat they need to

hear.

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