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Executive and leadership coaches from Forbes Coaches Council discuss the key differences between a boss and a leader, and how you can make the transition yourself.

Finally, a boss focuses on “me.” A leader focuses on “we.” Leaders know that a win for one person is a win for all, and that collaboration is the single best way to get there.

Check out some major points that distinguish a leader from a boss: 1. Leaders lead rather than rule. Throughout history, the best chiefs headed their troops in fights or campaigns or whatever.

A good boss does more than just manage people. He or she is a leader—a role model and inspiration to their employees.

Possibly, your boss is a truly fine person—wise, kind, perceptive, capable, understanding, the all-seeing director of the office sitcom, the sort of individual one might like to have, in an ...

A boss makes work drudgery, a leader makes work interesting. Do you dread going to work, or do you look forward to going to work? This is probably a good indictment of your present supervisory status.

Nothing is more flattering than a promotion. When the executives choose you to be a leader, it sends a powerful message about your skills and knowledge. But if a promotion is proof that a person ...

Leaders grounded in their guiding principles, confident in their skills, and empathetic to their teams have no reason to turn toxic. They lead with a demanding eye, compassionate heart, and open mind.

A good boss does more than just manage people. He or she is a leader—a role model and inspiration to their employees.