Who you want to follow? Boss or leader?

surely Boss

In the office you have to follow boss. In the politic or to complete your assignment you have to follow larder. It’s depend up on where  you are.   

Personal opinion that the leader is the best person should follow...

I think :also the boss follow the leader !!!

a boss who is aleader

We have to follow both - follow the leader by conviction and follow the boss by compulsion.  

Surely, a leader

To clarify the as to who should be followed the Boss or the Leader... we must first note that part of the qualities of a Boss, should be first and foremost... A Good Leader.... although of course this does not happen evidentially in the real world of business or companies. Unfortunately, we have lots of Bosses that are incompetent Leaders, or never had any experience or skills in leading a team or an organization. to be an excellent Leader.

If You want to be a great leader that your staff and employees would want to follow, obey, and respect... being the Boss in this modern age of business management is just isn't enough anymore...

I believe that every Boss who wants to succeed in managing his people and his operation well, in every company or organization should acquire or must develop the knowledge and skill listed as follows;

A Good Leader must have the essential traits and attributes---

1. Awareness There is a difference between management and employees, bosses and workers. Leaders understand the nature of this difference and accept it; it informs their image, their actions, and their communication. They conduct themselves in a way that sets them apart from their employees--not in a manner that suggests they are better than others, but in a way that permits them to retain an objective perspective on everything that's going on in their organization.

2. Decisiveness All leaders must make tough decisions.  It goes with the job. They understand that in certain situations, difficult and timely decisions must be made in the best interests of the entire organization, decisions that require a firmness, authority, and finality that will not please everyone. Extraordinary leaders don't hesitate in such situations. They also know when not to act unilaterally but instead foster collaborative decision making.

3. Empathy Extraordinary leaders praise in public and address problems in private, with a genuine concern. The best leaders guide employees through challenges, always on the lookout for solutions to foster the long-term success of the organization. Rather than making things personal when they encounter problems, or assigning blame to individuals, leaders look for constructive solutions and focus on moving forward.

4. Accountability Extraordinary leaders take responsibility for everyone's performance, including their own. They follow up on all outstanding issues, check in on employees, and monitor the effectiveness of company policies and procedures. When things are going well, they praise. When problems arise, they identify them quickly, seek solutions, and get things back on track.

5. Confidence Not only are the best leaders confident, but their confidence is contagious. Employees are naturally drawn to them, seek their advice, and feel more confident as a result. When challenged, they don't give in too easily, because they know their ideas, opinions, and strategies are well-informed and the result of much hard work. But when proven wrong, they take responsibility and quickly act to improve the situations within their authority.

6. Optimism The very best leaders are a source of positive energy. They communicate easily. They are intrinsically helpful and genuinely concerned for other people's welfare. They always seem to have a solution, and always know what to say to inspire and reassure. They avoid personal criticism and pessimistic thinking, and look for ways to gain consensus and get people to work together efficiently and effectively as a team.

7. Honesty Strong leaders treat people the way they want to be treated. They are extremely ethical and believe that honesty, effort, and reliability form the foundation of success. They embody these values so overtly that no employee doubts their integrity for a minute. They share information openly, and avoid spin control.

8. Focus Extraordinary leaders plan ahead, and they are supremely organized. They think through multiple scenarios and the possible impacts of their decisions, while considering viable alternatives and making plans and strategies--all targeted toward success. Once prepared, they establish strategies, processes, and routines so that high performance is tangible, easily defined, and monitored. They communicate their plans to key players and have contingency plans in the event that last-minute changes require a new direction (which they often do).

9. Inspiration Put it all together, and what emerges is a picture of the truly inspiring leader: someone who communicates clearly, concisely, and often, and by doing so motivates everyone to give his or her best all the time. They challenge their people by setting high but attainable standards and expectations, and then giving them the support, tools, training, and latitude to pursue those goals and become the best employees they can possibly be.

. People Person. being on the Top in the corporate or business place does not mean that you are not human and ca not understand or relate to the feelings and concerns of your staff and employees. Interaction and socializing with your group or team can create a greater bond and comradery  which in turns build trust, confidence, and loyalty of people.

So My answer to the question who should I follow the Boss or the Leader.... My answer would be to follow a Boss who is a Leader...

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'The boss depends on authority. the leader depends on goodwill.

The boss demands respect, whereas the leader commands it. "

Be the one who leads, not one whom "bosses" others around

Of course leader, coz a leader shows the way & goes the way, but a boss goes the way.

I would follow the work strategy in a way that satisfies my leader and doesn't put me in a confrontation with the boss' way of work. I don't want to get in the middle between the two of them. I think a smart emploee willl find his/her own way to keep both of them satisfied. 

Personally, I do not believe the theory of ‘the Boss is always right” and to follow him/her. In principle, I will follow the leaders as the leaders set examples to follow for the betterment. We need to remember that Boss may not be right and correct always in his/her thinking. If the examples of Boss are correct, in that, I must follow my boss.