Quotes about bosses

A good boss inspires; a great boss empowers.

A leader is someone who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. – John C. Maxwell

The best leaders are those most interested in surrounding themselves with assistants and associates smarter than they are. – John C. Maxwell

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. – Russell H. Ewing

The best leaders are those most interested in surrounding themselves with assistants and associates smarter than they are. – John C. Maxwell

A boss says, ‘go and do.’ A leader says, ‘let’s go and do.’ – John C. Maxwell

Effective leaders are made, not born. They learn from trial and error, and every problem is a learning opportunity. – Richard Branson

The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things. – Ronald Reagan

The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers. – Ralph Nader

A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. – Douglas MacArthur

Your boss is not always right, but they are always the boss.

Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge. – Simon Sinek

Quotes about bosses part 2

A boss may tell you what to do, but a true leader will show you how it’s done.

A boss leads with fear; a leader leads with inspiration.

A boss is someone who manages time; a leader is someone who inspires effort.

A good boss provides direction, but a great boss empowers their team to find the way.

A boss says ‘I’; a leader says ‘we’.

A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. – John C. Maxwell

A boss creates fear, a leader creates enthusiasm. – Dale Carnegie

The best leaders are those most interested in surrounding themselves with assistants and associates smarter than they are. – John C. Maxwell

A boss fixes blame, a leader fixes mistakes.

A boss wants to be the best; a leader wants their team to be the best.

A boss will tell you what to do; a leader will show you how to do it.

A great boss knows the way, shows the way, and goes the way. – John C. Maxwell

A boss knows it all, a leader asks questions.

A boss makes work drudgery, a leader makes work interesting.

A leader is someone who takes the blame and gives the credit. – John C. Maxwell

A boss creates fear, a leader creates trust.

A boss manages their employees, a leader inspires their team.

A boss says ‘go and do’; a leader says ‘let’s go and do’.

A boss may have power, but a leader has influence.

A boss tells you how it’s done; a leader shows you how it’s done.

A boss knows all the answers; a leader knows the right questions.

A boss values productivity; a leader values growth.

A boss demands respect; a leader earns respect.

A boss wants control; a leader wants collaboration.

A boss focuses on the bottom line; a leader focuses on the people.

A boss leads with authority; a leader leads with authenticity.

A boss wants to be right; a leader wants to make things right.

A boss is in the game to win; a leader is in the game to inspire.

A boss is a micromanager; a leader is a mentor.

A boss takes credit; a leader gives credit.

A boss inspires fear; a leader inspires greatness.

A boss is a manager; a leader is a visionary.

A boss controls their team; a leader empowers their team to take control.