2.16.2015

Leaders vs. Managers

The MMM will delve back into some leadership topics in the coming weeks. As many of you know it is a favorite topic of mine.
Leaders vs. Managers
A lot has been written comparing leaders and managers. There are lists of the character traits of both. I think some people believe that one cannot be both. I actually believe that good managers are good leaders. I have always said that you lead people but you manage things. It is a variation on the below quote.
Lead and inspire people. Don't try to manage and manipulate people. Inventories can be managed but people must be lead. --Ross Perot
People are led. Processes, systems, things and situations are managed. People respond and move towards common goals when they are led well. They fail and wander when managed and manipulated. No matter your title, consider yourself a leader of people not a manager of things!

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