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LEADER AND MANAGER
Leader definition
A leader is a person who holds a dominant position in a given field and has the ability to influence a group of people towards achievement of objectives.
“The process of leadership, whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal” (Rost, 1991).
Manager definition
A manager is someone who is an in-charge of the organization and has a group of subordinates who reports to him about the day to day operations.
"The management is the process of working with and through others to achieve organizational objectives" (Gilley, 2005).
Leader vs Manager
Managers frequently depend on implementing procedures and they are executors of policies to interconnect employees to produce best outcome, meanwhile leaders are visionaries, who can inspire people or a group of people to achieve a common goal with the cooperation of all members in a team.
Managers frequently depend on implementing procedures and they are executors of policies to interconnect employees to produce best outcome, mean while leaders are visionary and who can inspire people or a group of people to achieve a common goal with the cooperation of all members in a team.
Manager will count value, which means he will measure the value created by the employee by asking reports. This action can actually discourage the value-adding employees. In contrast, leaders will always involve in creating value. Moreover, managers have subordinates who are compelled to work under him and the flow of communication is one way, while leaders have followers where the flow of information is two-way. A manager controls a group to complete the goals. However, leaders will influence others to contribute to achieve the success (Daily mirror, 2017).
When considering the real world scenario, we can name many leaders at a glance. For example, Barack Obama, Mahatma Gandhi and Richard Branson are well known famous leaders with proven managerial skills. But, it is quiet difficult to point out successful managers without any leadership quality. So, it clearly proves that Leaders are managers but managers are not necessarily leaders.
Reference
Gilley, A. (2005). The Manager as Change Leader. (J. W. Gilley, Ed.) Westport, Connecticut, United States of America: Praeger.
Rost, J. C. (1991). Leadership for the Twenty First Century. Westport, Connecticut, United States of America: Praeger.
Daily mirror. (2017, April 24). Home/ Columns. Retrieved August 08, 2019, from Daily mirror: http://www.dailymirror.lk/print/columns/Understanding-people-will-help-you-make-the-shift-from-managing-to-leading-a-business/235-127643
thanks for sharing above content, and Leaders inspire passion, have vision, and provide support to achieve a common goal and Manager is responsible for overseeing a specific area of a business. and All managers are leaders, but all leaders are not managers.
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DeleteAlthough Managers has goals to achieve, it would be impossible to reach them without the support of the leaders and their followers. A manager should maintain a good relationship with his/her team in order to achieve the organizational goals
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DeleteWell explained, espcially by the Table 1. Really impressive and knowledgable. Thank you for sharing in such manner bro. By reading this avery manager will have a motivation to be a good leader.
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DeleteGood Job, Table 1 Clearly explaining the difference between leader and manager.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking this topic, Vinoj. Well explained and clear. Table 1 is very useful. Proper leadership and management are 2 important pillars for an organization to achieve its goals.
ReplyDeleteThe main thing is how to define the crossing line for both roles...
ReplyDeleteLeaders could be managers as well as managers could become leaders situationally.Both roles essential for an orgnizational workflow. Well done on your blog.
DeleteClearly stated. Very good justification of the distinction between a manager and a leader.
ReplyDeleteThe manager administers; the leader innovates.
ReplyDeleteThe manager maintains; the leader develops.
The manager focuses on systems and structure; the leader focuses on people.
The manager relies on control; the leader inspires trust.
The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range perspective.
The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.
The manager has his or her eye always on the bottom line; the leader’s eye is on the horizon.
The manager imitates; the leader originates.
The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.
The manager is the classic good soldier; the leader is his or her own person.
The manager does things right; the leader does the right thing.
and a good story in your 3rd reference about coca cola CEO . well done buddy .