There seems to be a lot of controversy over whether people should lead or manage and when to do which. What’s the main difference between leading and managing?
The Team Doc Says…
One of the easiest ways to remember the distinction between leading and managing is to take a look at the old saying, “We lead people and manage things.” The thing is though — it’s not quite that simple.
I view leading as an activity where people are inspired to follow someone because they believe in their message, sincerity and ability to take them to a better place.
Managing on the other hand is the ability to engage others in the stuff that must get done every single day.
There is a need for both. But don’t try to be both. Most folks can’t pull it off. Take a look at your strengths and see whether you are better at leading or managing and work as hard as you can to be the very best.
Take a look at these two articles for some helpful tips.
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Which means team leader is same us manager
No, quite the contrary. Read it closely and you’ll see the distinction.
Hello,
thanks again for your great website
Don’t you think that beeing a leader is more a “state of mind” that gets with charisma, whereas you can learn to “manage” things.
In an other way, is it possible to improve in “being a leader”?
Hi Sydney — I think that people can learn to be a leader AND learn to be a manager, but you are right — they are different and it’s tough to be both.