Boss - someone in charge of a worker or organization.
Generally, the word boss has a negative connotation. I never liked being called "the boss" because to me it brought thoughts of being
bossy. More like the boss orders people to do things.
Leader - the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
The main difference between a boss and a leader is summed up in the first four letters of the word leader - LEAD. A leader leads a group.
Showing gratitude to colleagues can build stronger relationships and can help you get better results at work.
A Boss
- Demanding
- Knows everything
- Talks more than they listen
- Tells people what to do
- Criticizes
- Gives orders
- Gives answers
- Demands respect
- Rules with threats
- Depends on hearsay
- Demands
- Relies on authority
- Issues ultimatums
- Says "I"
- Uses people
- Places the blame
- Says "Go"
- Believes their team works for them
- Focuses on themselves
- Points out weaknesses
A Leader
- Inspires others
- Admits mistakes
- Listens more than they talk
- Shows how to do things
- Gives advice
- Gives directions
- Earns and deserves respect
- Seeks solutions
- Shows kindness
- Investigates
- Coaches
- Relies on goodwill
- Generates enthusiasm
- Says "We"
- Develops people
- Takes responsibility
- Says "Let's go"
- Believes they work for the team
- Emphasizes the team
- Recognizes peoples talents
