Difference between a leader and a boss

I was reading an article today and on comments section I found this and I thought this is such a wonderful way to describe the difference between a boss and a leader.

I do largely agree with it however I would like to point out that a leader does not necessarily have to hold your hand to make you do things.  The employee must give the effort and also work hard.  

Do not always rely on your leaders and bosses, take on the responsibility yourself and make things happen. Be reliable and independent.

Article is from Sydney Morning Herald the link is below this comment post.

The comment was made by dgm.  I am not sure if it is his / her work or it is a quote from somewhere else:

The boss drives his men;
the leader coaches them.

The boss inspires fear;
the leader inspires enthusiasm.

The boss says "I";
the leader says "We".

The boss assigns tasks;
the leader sets the pace.

The boss says "Get here on time!";
the leader gets there ahead of time.

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

The boss knows how it's done;
the leader shows how.

The boss makes work a drudgery;
the leader makes it a game.

The boss says "Go!";
the leader says "Let's go!"

The world needs leaders,
but nobody wants a boss.

But everybody has one (added by me).

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/blogs/work-in-progress/pointing-the-finger-at-bad-customer-service-20111013-1lnh3.html#ixzz1aiGM6zPo

I have found this very encouraging and I hope you find that too.

Anyway

I was sent this piece by a high school friend I remember it often and I hope by sharing it here it can give strength to those that read it.

ANYWAY
People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centred
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives
Be kind anyway
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some genuine enemies
Succeed anyway
If you are honest and sincere, people may deceive you
Be honest and sincere anyway
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight
Build anyway
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous
Be happy anyway
The good you do today, will often be forgotten tomorrow
Do good anyway
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough
Give the world your best anyway
You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God
It was never between you and them anyway
Dr Kent Keith
(found on Mother Theresa’s wall in Calcutta)

End note:
Anyway I hope you have a fantastic day.

Jumplings marketing story

Hi again,

Here is how I developed our marketing it is really complex. It is all about watching TV late at night staring at two words.

Click to view a bigger image.

If you were looking at creating a brand here is my advice to you:

1) Don't give up
2) Stay up late
3) Watch TV
4) Think about the problem you are trying to solve
5) Give your brand an identity, best to be an extension of your own personality. If you don't have one like me, pretend to have a personality.

End note:

If you run into the same problem over and over again maybe you should approach it differently.

Jumplings are manufactured in Western Australia!

Hi everybody or nobody who reads my blog.

I wanted to drop a little note to let you all know that JUMPLINGS are manufactured in Australia. Yes, it is not a lie. I don't import them and then sell it to you (probably a better choice but I have chosen the harder path). At this stage of the business I anticipate that I will manufacture in Australia for the duration in which I own the business. My goal is to export our manufactured product out of Australia.

Jackies Cooking has a very tiny shop in East Victoria Park - that is not open to the public, in fact it doesn't open at all. It is ugly on the outside but just nice on the inside.

To prove that I manufacture it here:

Evidence Photograph 1

Yes that is me with that funny blue thing on my head. Personally I think it looks good (obviously I don't shop at GASP, lol). That thing I am standing in front of is my mean machine. It makes manufacturing in Australia just that much more bearable.

Evidence Photograph 2

This Buy West Eat Best logo can only be place on the product if the majority of the main components are from Western Australia. Yes there are marinades from overseas, such as soy sauce and oyster sauce and assorted ingredients that does not grow in Australia or is insanely difficult to purchase. I do source all my fresh ingredients locally. Note our pork and chicken products qualify for this program.

Update: August 2012 - Prawns, Pork and Chicken are all buy west eat best!

End note:
If you see me in the supermarket cooking my Jumplings come over and taste, don't worry I am not a pushy sales man. I am happy that you would take the time to taste the product. If you decide to buy it that is entirely up to you (*jedi hand wave* You will BUY my product).