Boss versus Leader

BOSS

A boss is a leader who exercises control

and authority; one who directs and
supervises.

A boss’ authority and control is

governed by the organization’s vision
and goals; policies, rules or regulations.
It is the authority that enables
the boss to take the lead; has the
final decision; take on the
accountability; and bring the
members to achieve the goals
of the organization collectively.
When bosses abuse their
authority and control they can
become egoistic (self-centered),
demanding, rigid (strict) and
focused on task rather than
people.
A leader is a boss who exercises authority
and control, and supervision in a more
individualized manner.

A leader uses both position and charisma

(charm; a magnetic appeal) in order to
influence members to work as a person and
as a member of the organization.
A leader brings out the best in
every member of the
organization making them more
motivated, creative, committed
and loyal to the organization.
When leaders overly use their
charisma (influence or appeal) they
may bring the members of the
organization to fanatic state towards
them and not to the organization.
 Boss
 Get things done in the
organization fast due to
consistency in rules,
policies, etc.
 Treats members in a
professional way.
 Facilitates fast change but
may tend to be ephemeral
(short-lived or temporary)
BOSS vs LEADER
Leader
 Get things done in the
organization fast due to the
drive of the members to
work.
 Treats members in a
personal way.
 Facilitates change in a more
gradual manner but lasting
and may tend to become a
culture.
 Boss Leader
 Viewed by members of the  Viewed by the members of
organization as the the organization as the “role
“savior”, the one who has model”; the one who
the best decision, who inspires, values their worth.
knows more than they do.
 A transformational leader
 A transactional leader

BOSS vs LEADER
 Individual Activity (WW)
In a one whole piece of paper, answer the
questions below.
1. What characteristic of a boss do you
possess in yourself right now? Cite one
experience wherein this characteristic was
shown.
2. What characteristic of a leader do you
possess in yourself right now? Cite one
experience wherein this characteristic was
shown.