Difference between a manager and a leader

Sunday, April 26th 2009 @ 12:15 AM

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Both are indeed very important roles, but it is worth noting that there is a signifiant difference between them:

 

Manager		Leader
Administers		Innovates
Think short to mid term		Thinks long term
Maintain the status quo		Seeks Challenges
Control		Motivates and inspires

 

Seek challenges (Leaders)

• The best leaders are constantly seeking challenges.
• They thrive on doing something new
• They also consider improvements a normal part of their day-2-day job!

Control (Manager)

• Managers, are more interested in controlling their people.
• They often rely on policies and procedures when making decisions about how to interact with employees.
• A leader on the other hand are more interested and focused on inspiring and motivating the people who work for them.

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