Boss versus leader

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The boss drives his men; the leader coaches them.

The boss depends upon authority; the leader on good will.

The boss inspires fear; the leader inspires enthusiasm.

The boss says ‘I’; the leader, ‘we.’

The boss fixes the blame for the breakdown; the leader fixes the breakdown.

The boss says ‘Go’; the leader says ‘Let’s go!’

The customer is always right.

Harry Selfridge.