20 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A LEADER AND A RULER

1.    A leader is people-oriented; a ruler is program-oriented.

2.    A leader derives pleasure in enriching others; a ruler derives pleasure in enriching self.

3.    A leader is others-conscious. That is, he does projects to make life better for others. A ruler is self-conscious. He does projects that boosts only his ego.

4.    A leader uses critics to appraise and improve himself. A ruler fights critics and prefers the company and idle comments of sycophants.

5.    A leader is an active listener. A ruler is more of an active talker.

6.    A leader does more than he talks. A ruler talks more than he acts.

7.    A leader dialogues. A ruler negotiates.

8.    A leader is secured: he allows others to showcase their gifts and talents. A ruler is insecure: he is always threatened that others may outsmart him.

9.    A leader is faithful and predictable. A ruler is ‘face-ful’ (given to eye service) and unpredictable.

10. A leader is a pacesetter. A ruler is a pain-setter.

11. A leader motivates. A ruler demotivates.

12. A leader is a model and mentor. A ruler is traitor.

13. A leader is a man of vision. A ruler is a man of confusion.

14. Under a leader, the people glory and prosper. With a ruler, the people groan and perish.

15. A leader trusts in God. A ruler trusts his ‘gods’.

16. A leader upholds core moral values. A ruler despises moral values.

17. A leader is firm and flexible. A ruler is stubborn and inflexible.

18. A leader values education. A ruler values only money.

19. A leader leaves good impressions. A ruler makes great oppressions.

20. A leader heads the team. A ruler is a figure-head.

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