MANAGER OR LEADER?

MANAGER OR LEADER?

[This is a short excerpt from my book The Little Black Book of Leadership, revised edition out this fall. Classic question... my take is below. What do you think?]

For many years, people have marveled at the difference between managers and leaders.  They suggest that managers deal with the present, while leaders deal with the future. I am sure you have heard similar comparisons. 

I actually found the list below on a website dedicated to helping United States government officials:

Read more at: https://www.justdewett.blog/manager-or-leader/

Donald & Lella McLemore Sr.

Executive Director & Director of Operations of Lela's Academy of Learning & TCA School

6 年

Todd, we agree with Mr. Donald McLemore JR. that this article is fantastic!!!!!

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John Frazier

Hire Properly, Train Passionately, Lead Perpetually.

6 年

Nicole Ruiz thankful for your leadership

Michael Mitchell, PhD, CPC

Executive coach, innovation and leadership expert, Fulbright Specialist, practitioner-scholar.

6 年

Are you saying that this is a “both and” vs an “either or”?

Joshua Marshall

General Manager @ YESCO | Supply Chain, Retail Distribution

6 年

Great list and perspective.? Thank you!

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