This is my first post after ages, anyway, it's good to be back!!
I think the simple answer to this question is that this reflects the difference between a "Boss" and a "Leader"!! At times Bosses are just that and at times Bosses are Leaders as well. Bosses direct you and let you know what is expected of you where as a Leader may giude you and help u and mentor you to achieve what is expected!!
A Boss will say "Go" and a Leader will say "Let's go"!!
I have worked under so many bosses in one organization and I was fortunate enough to gain so much from each one of them. Some were simple Bosses but others were true leaders. Even these Leaders differ in many ways, some influence u thru their Charismatic Characteristics whereas others influence you thru their ability and Authority where they coax you in to achieving things which you thought were never possible.
However, I think it is upon us to get the best out of a Boss or a Leader.