How to Evolve from Being a Boss to a Leader | TeamGantt
Summary
While your team may quickly understand that you’re the “boss” who gives out the day’s orders, your ability to position yourself as a “leader” they can have full confidence in makes all the difference in the way they respond to and work with you. A boss who’s only interested in meeting goals and turning a profit—and runs the show with intimidation—will ultimately drive people away in frustration and dread. At your next meeting or brainstorm session, ask each person for their thoughts, suggestions, and feedback, and work together to solve current project issues. Unlike the boss who disregards personal setbacks in order to prioritize the task at hand, the leader understands that a company doesn’t operate in a vacuum and life can throw curveballs when you least expect it. Instead, they work with the long-term goal in mind and make strategic decisions that could transform the original idea into a successful product.