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Asking 'who ought to be the boss' is like asking 'who ought to be the tenor in the quartet?' Obviously, read more
Asking 'who ought to be the boss' is like asking 'who ought to be the tenor in the quartet?' Obviously, the man who can sing tenor.
People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. The leader leads, and the boss drives.
People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. The leader leads, and the boss drives.
No man goes before his time / unless the boss leaves early.
No man goes before his time / unless the boss leaves early.
Too often it's not the most creative guys or the smartest. Instead, it's the ones who are best at playing read more
Too often it's not the most creative guys or the smartest. Instead, it's the ones who are best at playing politics and soft-soaping their bosses. Boards don't like tough, abrasive guys.
A boss creates fear, a leader confidence. A boss fixes blame, a leader corrects mistakes. A boss knows all, a read more
A boss creates fear, a leader confidence. A boss fixes blame, a leader corrects mistakes. A boss knows all, a leader asks questions. A boss makes work drudgery, a leader makes it interesting.
By working faithfully eight hours a day, you may eventually get to be a boss and work twelve hours a read more
By working faithfully eight hours a day, you may eventually get to be a boss and work twelve hours a day.
Being the boss anywhere is lonely. Being a female boss in a world of mostly men is especially so.
Being the boss anywhere is lonely. Being a female boss in a world of mostly men is especially so.
Most bosses know instinctively that their power depends more on employee's compliance than on threats or sanctions.
Most bosses know instinctively that their power depends more on employee's compliance than on threats or sanctions.
A good boss makes his men realize they have more ability than they think they have so that they consistently read more
A good boss makes his men realize they have more ability than they think they have so that they consistently do better work than they thought they could
