Are You a Leader or a Boss?

                  Are You a Leader or a Boss?

There are so many differences between bosses and leaders.

According to a recent study by Robert Half, 49% of professionals surveyed have quit a job due to a bad boss. To become a good leader, you should influence, diplomatic, self-motivated, inspire and mentor your team members.

There are a few key strategies that every great leader incorporates into their behavior: allocating authority, being thoughtful to team members, facilitating open communication and setting clear employee’s expectations.

      “Leader’s always comes with the solutions not with problems”

It’s very easy to allocate the position of team leader, but before allowing him to lead the team, that’s your responsibility (Management) to check his leadership qualities. Being promoted to a management role may seem like a great accomplishment, but many professionals find the responsibility to be more challenging than they imagined. Simply being someone's boss doesn't mean you are a good leader.

Effective leadership is really important in the workplace, because maximum employees are leaving good opportunities due to bad Boss. According to a recent study by staffing agency Robert Half, nearly half of all professionals surveyed (49%) have quit a job because of a bad boss.

Differences between a boss and a leader? 

Many professionals step into management or supervisory roles and find themselves wondering, “What are the qualities of Boss v/s Leader.

Bosses command and  Leaders influence:-

According to Sue Andrews, business and HR consultant at KIS Finance "A boss is there to ensure that employees follow the rules of an organization, but a leader will encourage others to think for themselves to achieve the desired end.”

"A boss will need to give orders to instruct others what to do, but a leader can inspire others to find the best way forward, whilst motivating them to maximize their potential."

There was a saying “Leaders are only born, not to be created”.  But according to me “Leaders are not only born , can be created also”.

Bosses explain; Leaders inspire:-  

You should not just explain the task and leave it in your employees. Maximum bosses are following the same. But Leader always inspires employees and makes them excited about their work. Success takes passion, without any desire you can complete the task may be it related to the work or professional. Leaders always motivate you by letting you know the importance of your work.  

Bosses Discipline; Leaders Mentor:- 

We are human, and mistakes are to be expected. Who you are as a boss is evident in how you deal with mishaps. While bosses are more likely to use a reward/punishment system to discourage poor behavior, great leaders understand that employees benefit from encouragement and mentor ship. If an employee performs well in a specific line of work, that strength should be recognized and mastered.

Bosses delegate tasks; leaders delegate authority:-

A boss focuses on the objectives of their department and is stringent in following protocol to achieve those goals. They think for the short term, delegate tasks to their subordinates and tend to micromanage. A boss gets results by telling people what to do and is concerned with doing it right," she said. "A leader is skilled at results by enabling their team to figure out what to do, is concerned with doing what is right."

Bosses are above the team; leaders are part of the team:-

A boss doesn't take the time to get to know their employees like a leader does. Eisinger said that bosses view their team members as subordinates, whereas leaders let go of this hierarchical distinction and view their team members as equal contributors.

To be a leader, it's important that you facilitate positive relationships with your employees. Work with their needs and create a culture that encourages open communication.

ALWAYS SHOWS YOUR EMPLOYEE THAT YOU ARE A LEADER NOT A BOSS