Show them, don't tell them!

Show them, don't tell them!


'You don't manage people; you lead people and you manage things!'

Some bosses are great leaders and some are not. The bigest mistake bosses make is that they want to be in controle. They want to run things their way. They tell how things have to be done. Leaders let it go. They lead by example showing how things can be done.

'Everybody wants to follow a leader'

Why are leaders more populair than bosses? I think it is because a boss is appointed or self proclaimed and a leader is chosen by those who feel inspired by his actions and example.

In a times where social media spreads a blur of meaningless content people look for those who stand out. For independent minds who have something to say. For leaders who act in a way that really matters. Whether it is in real life, at home, at work, in art, at the universities or in politics.

Authentic Leadership is what people are looking for.


Some bosses are great leaders and some are not.

So what choice do you make? Be a boss or let your actions and example make people want to be around you?

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Som Nath D.

???? Ai Tools & EV Enthusiast ?Top Social Media Voice?[in] [1.5M+Views/mo] Multi-Talented Creative | Master of Viral Content | Sr. Analyst & Adviser | Open to Permanent Remote Opportunities | Passion Photographer

5 年

__???? Kees van der Ent __??#Respect ?? #ThankYou .. ??

Anne Thornley-Brown MBA

Team Building Expert | LinkedIn Top Voice | Forbes featured | I help executives manage change & foster innovation even in the midst of turbulence ???? ???? Actress ?? Writer ?? ???

5 年

I would rather follow a leader than a boss.?

Muthaiya Panneer Selvam

Regional Director I S&OP I IBP I MRP I Capacity I Production & Fine Planning I Warehouse I CIP

5 年

True leadership

Frank Aziz

Founder @ MedFuel, Inc

5 年

You are a great writer Kees

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