We often use the words “manager” and “leader” interchangeably without thinking too much about the responsibilities or characteristics that they entail.
However, there are several differences between a leader and a manager that Warren Bennis, author of “On Becoming a Leader” has depicted. For instance, managers have people work for them while leaders have people follow them.
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Even though, these two positions are not the same but leadership and management must go hand in hand. A successful business needs both managers and leaders to function, to lead the employees to reach a common goal.
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Are you a Manager or a Leader? Below is an infographic outlining the most distinct differences between a manager and a leader.
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