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The Master of School Administration department strives to create leaders. Listed below are ten traits for you to consider that distinguish a boss from a leader:
- A boss creates fear in a staff. A leader builds confidence.
- A boss says, “I.” A leader says, “We.”
- A boss knows how a job should be done. A leader shows how a career should be forged.
- A boss relies on authority. A leader relies on cooperation.
- A boss drives. A leader leads.
- A boss fixes blame. A leader solves problems and fixes mistakes.
- A boss rules over the problem 10 percent of the work force. A leader works alongside the cooperative 90 percent.
- A boss eventually causes resentment to grow. A leader fosters growing enthusiasm.
- A boss makes work drudgery. A leader makes work interesting.
- A boss sees problems as disasters that will destroy the company. A leader sees problems as opportunities that a united staff can overcome and turn into growth.
Are you just a boss, or are you a leader?
Freeman, W.B. (1997). God’s Little Devotional Book for Leaders. Tulsa, OK: Honor Books, Inc.
As you review the following links to our webpage we sincerely hope that you find information and resources which will help you be the leader you wish to be.