Leader vs Manager. Are you both?

Hello Readers,

I am not sure why there is such debate on being a leader vs being a manager. They are NOT the same however, a leader could be a manager, but not all managers are leaders. Here are 5 reasons why:

A Leader demonstrates while a Manger tells.

A Leader teaches while a Manager oversees.

A Leader challenges the status quo while a Manager follows what is told.

A Leader knows the job function while a Manager knows of the job function.

A Leader has and displays passion for the growth of others while a Manager considers evaluation time a task.

This list is not to bash managers; however, it can be used to reflect if the manager is doing both tasks. As manager ask yourself are you demonstrating and telling, are your teaching and overseeing, are you following what you are told and sometimes when needed challenging the status quo, can you perform the job function and describe it, and can you do the task of evaluation with passion and authentic care? All ten items can and should be done, however if all ten are done consistently, the manager is certainly a leader. Remember the saying “ One does not need a title to be a leader”, so start today!

Your thoughts are welcome…

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MJW