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Boss or Leader: Who's Who in Your World? In every corner of life, from boardrooms to living rooms, we encounter two distinct types of people: Bosses and Leaders. The way they influence us can transform not only our work environment but how we see and engage with the world. Here’s the essence: ______________ 𝟭/ 𝗗𝗼 𝘃𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺: A boss zeroes in on the "how" and "when." 𝘷𝘴 A leader paints the big picture, lighting up the "why" and "what if." 𝟮/ 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝘀. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Bosses lean on authority to move things forward. 𝘷𝘴 Leaders harness the power of inspiration, sparking action through their vision and values. 𝟯/ 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘃𝘀. 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Bosses map the route, expecting you to follow 𝘷𝘴 Leaders set you free to navigate, turning every journey into a growth opportunity. 𝟰/ 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘃𝘀. 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁: A boss points out the flaws, when faced with failure 𝘷𝘴 A leader sees a launchpad for growth, turning stumbles into strides. 𝟱/ 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘃𝘀. 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: Bosses create followers who rely on them. 𝘷𝘴 Leaders cultivate allies, united by a shared vision. ____________ The magic lies not in labels but in actions. It is never black or white. Being a leader isn’t just for grown-ups; it's for classrooms, playgrounds, and even in your own backyard adventure. Let's cultivate it as young as possible. Let’s shift from commanding to connecting, from directing to inspiring. Because in the end, we’re all leading somehow in our lives, aren't we? PS1. What makes your favourite colleague, teacher or friend feel like a leader? Is it their super smile, their listening ear, or something else? #Leadership #Management #Life