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Boss vs. Leader: The Never-Ending Battle Between Power and Leadership

Boss vs. Leader: The Never-Ending Battle Between Power and Leadership | Box of delight | Scoop.it
Being "bossy" has had a negative connotation since the dawn of preschool playgrounds. Whenever a little girl barks out orders or a young boy wants something done his way, they are considered "bossy." This demanding behavior is scorned, regardless of age. You might be thinking to yourself, "But I'm a good boss" — which may be true. However, the real question you need to ask yourself is: "Am I a good leader?"
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5 Annoying Boss Habits That Will Tick off Your Team and Other Lessons from "Office Space"

5 Annoying Boss Habits That Will Tick off Your Team and Other Lessons from "Office Space" | Box of delight | Scoop.it
Have you ever had a boss who had some irritating foibles that drove you up the wall? Those behaviors may have even become an inside joke among employees, a peculiar turn of phrase setting off a burst of laughter among coworkers or a physical quirk you mimic at the dinner table to make your kids giggle.

As funny as those traits might be, matters turn serious when you consider the high cost of employee turnover in the workplace. Make sure you’re not driving good talent away by practicing any of the following habits.
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7 Things That Make Great Bosses Unforgettable

7 Things That Make Great Bosses Unforgettable | Box of delight | Scoop.it
While bosses can be unforgettable because they make life miserable, the most memorable bosses stick with us because they change us for the better.

Via Anne Leong, Dean J. Fusto
o.positive's curator insight, September 7, 2015 12:46 PM

Ready made guide to leading well. 

Nathalie Olivier's curator insight, October 9, 2015 1:40 PM

The best managers are just like it's describe in this article ! 

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Be Respected While Making Unpopular Decisions

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Indecisive leaders drive people crazy. “My boss won’t make a decision!” But, unpopular decisions have negative backlash. "The boss doesn't care what I think." It's "Solution Saturday," Richard sugg...
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No Manager Left Behind

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Given the scope and depth of their effect on an organization, managers should be a developmental priority. Instead, they’re often ignored or underappreciated, causing business to suffer as a result.
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5 Things Smart Managers Know About Building Teams

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Few managers know how to build truly functional teams. 5 tactics to perfect the skill.

 

In order for your company to prosper, you must figure out how to build a team that works well together. That can be a difficult task.  After all, creating a team means bringing together people with different skillsets and varied personalities to work towards a common goal--a complex undertaking.

When I look at the tactics smart managers implement, I see five common threads to how they approach team-building:

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When to Coach and When Not to Coach

When to Coach and When Not to Coach | Box of delight | Scoop.it
Add coaching to my already busy schedule? I can’t! I don’t have time. I don’t know how, and no one is paying attention, anyway.” These are common responses from leaders when they’re asked — or told — to add coaching to their already overloaded plates.

All over the world, leaders are using coaching to gain a competitive edge. But does coaching solve every problem one might encounter in the workplace? No. It’s not a panacea. Determining when coaching is a good investment can be challenging.

Consider the following scenarios where managers shouldn’t coach:
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6 Essential Coaching Tips for Managers

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Would you like to become an effective HR or management coach? These tips will help you interact successfully with employees in a coaching relationship.
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Mentor Others for Your Own Professional Development

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Whether through a formal company initiative or through informal organic relationships, many leaders find themselves asked to make time in their busy schedules for mentoring.

Via Mark E. Deschaine, PhD
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10 Phrases Good Managers ALWAYS Say-OFTEN

10 Phrases Good Managers ALWAYS Say-OFTEN | Box of delight | Scoop.it
Good managers are different from other bosses. If you have had one lately you probably noticed they have high standards, are upbeat, knowledgeable and straight talkers. You will get the feedback you need to succeed. If you are lucky enough to have one you will want to excel, because you believe in yourself a little more when you are around them.A key attribute about good managers is that they talk differently than their colleagues, and that adds to our sense of empowerment. I have listed ten statements I have heard many of them say regularly, and that would help any manager.1. "I am glad
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5 Key Differences Between Leaders And Managers | PowerPoint Presentation

5 Key Differences Between Leaders And Managers | PowerPoint Presentation | Box of delight | Scoop.it
Here are those 5 key differences between leaders and managers which can help you in forming a successful organization.

 

Behind the success of any organization there are a variety of people out of which leaders and managers play an important role. Usually many firms make the mistake of thinking both these roles to be same when they are actually not.  People generally assume the managers to be the leaders and the leaders to be the managers but there is a huge difference between both these profiles.

Despite the fact that both leadership and management are interchangeable, both these concepts are entirely different.  No doubt in both the cases it is required to have those managerial and leadership skills equally but to become a leader or a manager completely, one has to understand the basic difference between both of these.

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