What motivates you !?

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Hello world ! Yes, I've taken a short vacation from writing on this blog and this is mainly because my schedule looked like hell for the last months...of course this doesn't mean that the torment is over, or is it ?!

I came across an interesting video about what motivates us at home and in the workplace. To be honest with you, I'm surprised how much I can relate to what Dan Pink is saying about this.

The Difference Between a Boss and a Leader

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Is a boss different than a leader ? I'd like to think so and I'm sure you'd agree. Keeping it clear and simple I'd like to point out the major differences between them:

A boss inspires fear. A leader inspires enthusiasm.

A boss uses words like "I", "Go". A leader uses words like "We", "Let's go".

A boss knows how it is done. A leader shows how it is done.

A boss's focus is on fixing the blame for the problem. A leader's focus is on fixing the problem.

A boss drives people. A leader coaches them.

A boss makes work a drudgery. A leader makes work...fun, like a game.

A boss depends on authority. A leader on good will.

A boss has people working for him. A leader has people working with him.

A boss will make you see your flaws. A leader will help you discover your potential.