Unit-18
Bosses
lives with Power, whereas Leaders lives by an example
Let’s understand the context behind which the above
difference has been derived. When I say “Bosses Lives with Power” I mean they
use Power as the source to manage the people whereas when I say “Leaders lives
by an example” I mean they travel the
path to show the way & they can get down & dirty their hands too.
When Power is being used on subordinate, they feel compressed and they don’t feel like giving their best, whereas Leader lives by example & hence the subordinates are inspired to do their best.
When Power is being used on subordinate, they feel compressed and they don’t feel like giving their best, whereas Leader lives by example & hence the subordinates are inspired to do their best.
An organisation where there is usage of power it
disempowers the employees to act on their will, whereas if an organisation has
Leaders who are living examples, they breed more Leaders at the bottom.
Bosses use Power as a force in developing obedient
subordinates, whereas, Leaders are convinced that power corrupts and hence they
become examples in leading from the front.
Bosses do realise that position is earned, but using
the power in their position is an option, whereas Leaders neither take credit
for their position nor use power in their position, they live with the prime
objective of being a bridge between the organisation vision & inspiring
their team to work towards the vision.
Power is a double-edged sword and it requires
Wise men to handle it, an organisation should think twice before giving
positions for people who are power oriented.
An organisation is a brand to its employees first
and customers next, it is the Leader who realises this and makes sure the brand
lives it’s promises by inspiring them with a phrase - “Walk the
talk”
Ask yourself the following questions
1.
Are you dependent on your power to
handle people?
2.
Do you expect your subordinates to act
on your words?3. Do your subordinates look upon you for your instructions?
4. Do you show them how to do a job?
5. Do you see position as a source of power?
6. Do your subordinates initiate and keep you informed?
By answering the above questions, you can understand
whether there is a boss who lives with power or there is Leader who lives by
example to Empower other
Leaders
become Great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to
Empower others
John
Maxwell
M.L.Narendra Kumar
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