The Leadership vs Management riddle

The Leadership vs Management riddle

What is the difference, & can you be successful in a position of authority with only one of the 2 skills sets?

To my mind, a Leader has to also be able to manage & vice versa.

So, what are the basic differences?

Leaders:

Are driven by a cause or a vision

Can translate vision into action.

Create a strategy & set the direction of an organisation

Open to explore & seek new ways, innovations & opportunities

They can visualize the future & ways to get to the destination

They motivated by their passion & focus on unshakeable values

They create excitement & influence inside beyond outside the organisation

They Inspire others to follow them on the journey

They sell the vision & embody changes that need to be made

They drive the strategy

Managers:

Execute & implement the vision of the Leadership

They manage & maintain processes & systems

They ensure efficiency & that things happen on time, & in compliance

They ensure control & structure within the organisation

They hire, develop & motivate individuals to achieve the goals of the business functions

They manage the functional & 0perational aspects of the organisation in line with the leadership vision

They ensure team performance & productivity are maintained

I would love to hear your thoughts on this important topic.

Thanks

Richard

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