Many ponder if there is a difference between a manager and a leader. Of course there is! But how does one truly know the difference? In the purpose of both individuals. Managers are focused on daily operations and functions and performance. Leaders look at using all tools, especially people, to move a company from point A to point B and elevating the people in the process. Managers are those working more closely with employees and clients to produce an immediate desired outcome. Leaders are those who look towards a vision and future intent and discover what needs to happen now so that that this vision can occur.
The best leaders are those who chose not to remove themselves from the understanding of daily operations but hold authority and power (these two are different too!) to make certain decisions to change the course of an organization. But again they look at not only transforming the company but transforming the employees along the way. After all, all leaders will soon retire and need someone to fill their shoes. Why not let that be someone they have groom to be an awesome leader too? So while these two terms are often times used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two. Understanding this difference will separate one from a person of just action to a person of continual success and heightened achievement on various levels.
Which type of business professional are you, a manager or a leader?
This Terrian Florence
ReplyDeleteI would have to say that im both a leader and a manager! Leader: I know how to lead and escort the employees in the direction needed and follow the manual thats given and making its done properly! manager: Know how to organize and analyze a plan to benefit the company so it can become successfull and also manage and direct all the employees and co-workers that works for me to ensure the organized plan is played out successfully.
I would go with being a manager because you are making sure that your coworkers can trust you. Managers mostly look to see what there employees are doing and making sure that the jobs get done.
ReplyDeleteI would consider myself to be a leader because I'm always looking at the bigger picture of what things could be, I have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for anything that I work on. I'm always looking for ways to make my current situation better and to help others make their situation better. I would say that I am positive and inspiring and I'm always working on modeling the qualities that I would like to see in my team members/fellow co-workers.
ReplyDeleteI see myself as more of a manager than a leader because i am better with setting the rules and i expect those working for me to do their jobs as well i prefer to be an manager versus an leader because i am more introverted and that would fit me better i believe that leaders are more hands on ,although i would not mind helping any employee with any work related issues
ReplyDeleteI would consider myself more of a leader because I love hands on work. I have always been the type to think future wise. It would fit into my personality taking on the leadership role because I am a people person. I wouldn't mind working with my employees, building my team up along with the company seems like a better approach for a long term goal situation. I also have this thing about helping others, so by me leading by example I could be inspiring the future leader of the company.
ReplyDeleteThe words manager and leader may appear to mean the same thing, but they are very difference. Effective leaders will continually ask questions; probe all levels for information, and recheck the true. One truth I have experience is mangers ask how and leaders ask what and why. Managers can become committed to procedures and structure. True leadership is about trust it is about people. Leaders investigate reality, taking in the pertinent factors and analyzing them carefully. Leadership requires innovation; creative; and initiating while looking at the horizon. Therefore, managers do thing right while leaders do the right thing.
ReplyDeleteI think that manger and a leader is similar but it has different responsibilities. A manager has to be a leader and know how to teach other people. A manager is has to make sure the company is up and running and help the company stay on track. Also making sure that everyone in the company is doing there job. A leader is someone that they look up to and wants to be just like that person. A leader can be anyone that is encouraged by another person. I consider a leader and manager to be kind of similar because people and be motivated by both.
ReplyDeleteI am totally a Leader. I will take advantage of a situation to help the situation that needs fixed. I have been given thanks a lot for saving the manager ass when she was not paying attention. I can honestly say we do not like each other; but when it comes to my job, it's about the customer. So when she's not paying attention I will let her know when something is not right in the section. She does appreciate this, and thanks me all the time. Leadership is my thing. It comes natural to me.
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