A boss vs. a leader

“A boss creates fear, a leader provides confidence.

A boss fixes blame, a leader corrects mistakes.

A boss knows all, a leader asks questions.

A boss makes work drudgery, a leader makes it interesting.

A boss is interested in himself or herself, a leader is interested in the group.”

— Russell H. Ewing



A very successful leader once told me that the job of a leader is to make sure that everyone he or she is leading is successful.

In other words, a leader’s top priority should be to ensure that his or her team has what they need in the way of knowledge, tools, and vision to achieve their goals.

Often times, leaders adopt the mindset that they are more important than their team and they don't provide the proper guidance that the team needs. They get so caught up in doing things, that they lose sight of the big picture. This is a costly mistake.

Think about it this way, let's say you're leading a team of five people, do you think the team's chances of success are better if you take the time to ensure everybody's maximizing their potential, being productive, and achieving on a regular basis or if you focus on yourself getting things done? I don't know about you but I'm all for five people at maximum potential over one any day.

 It's important for those of you that plan to lead now, or in the future. Always remember your role as a leader.