The Difference: Leader or Manager? How to Develop the Top Best Qualities of Leadership
98Advancement On the Job
Regardless of the dynamics, some of these managers remain stymied in the same occupational title and pay level for decades. They become "too valuable in their positions to replace' and "not valuable enough" as asset for the administration develop to move up the ladder and secure increased company results. Such development may be viewed as a risky gamble by the company leadership and training costs and replacement costs to move up that manager may be formidable.
A Leader Is a Stand Out
We have seen the portrayal in film, television, and art of the frustrated, hardworking manager toiling around the clock in rolled-up shirtsleeves. Such a hands-on manager, in fact, can be inspiring to subordinates, but he can also work himself into illness. He/she likely could accomplish more for the company by delegating duties and leading subordinates into a network that is structured for optimal results.
Leadership qualities are the characteristics that propel the manager upward in the company and a long-term career. They produce increased business results for the company and the customers or clients that it serves.
Leaders Stand Out with Bright Ideas
Manager Development
Leader. Leadership. One of these might be the first word that comes to mind when someone asks themselves, "What qualities make a good manager?" That word might or might not be part of any individual person that is a manager.
Some may think that a Manager and a Leader are the same, but they are not necessarily identical. An effective manager will have leadership qualities and "manager" will be only one facet of a "LEADER."
A Leader possesses a natural set of talents that inspire people to follow, to be loyal, and to produce. Some managers have these qualities, but others do not possess them, or have them to some degree that can be enhanced through training and coaching. Ongoing Professional Development would target that need and a good alternative would be Self-Improvement training through books, a career coach, a counselor, a job club, a professional organization, or other entities and resources.
Those managers that do not have specific leadership qualities and talents or that do not receive guidance to draw them out sometimes work much harder than their subordinates to produce results for the company. In extreme cases, they may even become workaholics and possibly feel that their subordinates are not capable of adequate work production and quality. He/she may become resentful of them and they of him/her.
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Functions of a Manager
Sometimes, a manager is a babysitter with a glorified title. This might be someone that accepts the title "Manager" and by doing so, helps to lower an organizational framework over a group of people - There are now a Manager and Subordinates, where before, everyone was more or less equal and a kind of pecking order likely existed - This pecking order, actually, is an informal Vertical Team in a self-placed hierarchy. There is a clearer hierarchy after the installation of a Manager and the natural pecking order may assert itself more strongly within it. In fact, some people might quit if they do not think the Manager deserves to be a Manager, even if there is no increase in pay or duties with the title. Whatever the manifestation, if the Manager does not use leadership qualities to advantage, the dynamics of the work group may change for the worse.
Sometimes a manager is actually a frontline worker (as opposed to a supervisor) that is paid just a bit more than subordinates in order to set a faster, more productive work pace. I have known managers that earned only 5 cents per hour more than their subordinates, yet produced 50+% more work output, performing the same job and having very few additional responsibilities. One such manager's only additional role was to be the first of the group to arrive and the last to leave, just before the Department Supervisor.
A Manager and a Leader, then, are not necessarily the same. In addition, effective management is a skill needed by leaders when they hope and plan to rise in the workplace to higher, more responsible, and better-paying job titles during a long-term or lifelong career.
Colin Powell and 13 Rules of Leadership
Different Job Personalities
Leadership
Leadership is one characteristics of an Effective Manager.
The goal a manager is to maximize work output for the company. To do so, effective managers must:
- Organize
- Plan and schedule
- Hire, staff, develop, and fire as needed
- Direct assigned operations
- Control production and costs
- Act as a role model - e.g. work in production him(her)self as needed
At times, leadership is not even required in management - very self-motivated teams do not always need a central leader (this is more like a democratic Horizontal Team). Other times, a natural leader may arise in a work group, and is not the Manager. This may result in conflict.
Points of View
Managers often think in terms of production and Leaders think in terms of the future.
Managers may follow manuals and quotas while Leaders follow their own vision and innovation.
Managers work, while Leaders think and create.
Managers are often a cog in the company wheel of production, while Leaders are outside production as stand out in their un-cog-like differences.
Aside from the foregoing discussion, effective Managers need these skills. We can remember them by recalling:
I CEEE CAT (I see cat.)
Integrity
Effective, Appropriate, and Timely Communication
Enthusiasm/Energy
Empathy
Competence
Calm During Crises - Confidence and skillful problem-solving
Ability to Delegate
Team-Building Skills
Additional characteristics, skills, and personal qualities will enhance the work of and the results achieved by both Leaders and Managers, and the above list is a very good foundation upon which to build an effective Job Personality.
Leadership and Motivation at Work
- Workforce Education: Employee Motivation
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When you begin a new job, use a folder of documentation and begin it with your interview portfolio. Keep it and add to it as you progress in your new occupation through good planning and advancement.
Leadership Resource Links
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On A Lighter Note
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It's obvious without reading this article, that managers are subdued as their act of duty, within a workplace and can be very uneasy and unpleasant people to be around.
Where as leaders, with leadership qualities always show the epitome of what is publically seen as "good" in societies eye.
I feel good for my assumption, hope it was somewhat similar.
Management vs Leadership. How to combine both skills for the beast possible impact? Well, that is not so easy and it takes a bit more thinking and a bit more acting, but it is very worthwhile in any endeavour.
Great article: can I add my thoughts (actually its an old training article I wrote)...
POLARITIES IN ORGANISATIONAL LIFE (DO WE NEED TWO HEADS)
Traditional management concerned itself with supervision; checking, delegating, controlling, inputs and ensuring staff did what they are told. Managers where seen as fitting along a style line between laissez-faire and autocratic, with the ideal supposedly near the middle as a democrat.
Today the issue is more complex and with an empowered workforce our style is less relevant and as managers need to become ‘more things’ to a more demanding workforce. The concept of managers needing to fulfill a leader role is prevalent. Some even argue managers are no longer required and it’s only leaders that will drive the companies of the future. This is fine in theory however corporate culture can take a long time to change and most managers are expected to fulfill the duel role. This creates inner conflict as the ideals of the two disciplines are at opposite ends of the spectrum.
MANAGEMENT is about: CONTROLLING…don’t leave the department, check what they’re up to, define competence requirements and ‘title and position give authority’ V.’s LEADERSHIP, which is about: FREEDOM…finding ways to encourage new ideas, creativity and initiative by letting ‘followers’ participate in a flexible situation where authority is shared.
MANAGEMENT is about: SURVIVING…dealing with short-term operational needs and processes whilst strictly controlling costs and watching the budget V.’s LEADERSHIP, which is about: GROWTH… to be achieved through identifying new (and possibly risky) ventures that could be the basis for future income (and perhaps losses)
MANAGEMENT is about: MANAGING… instructing, allocating, delegating, following up, organizing and directing V.’s LEADERSHIP, which is about: LEADING… inspiring, helping, encouraging teamwork, coaching, supporting and aligning
MANAGEMENT is about: ADMINISTRATING… overseeing activities, processes & individual tasks, control & supervision V.’s LEADERSHIP, which is about: PLANNING…seeking process improvement, implementing change, agreeing goals and empowering followers
DO YOU NEED LEADERS, MANAGERS… OR BOTH, TWO HEADS… ONE BODY?
Worth a thought!
Ric www.orglearn.org
Thanks for all the comments! Some nagagers have leadership skills and others have not so many. In the latter case, what is required is a redirection fo thought and action. It's very different, noe-to-the-grindstone vs leadership!
Total thumbs up - once again, an excellent resource, Patty. Thought provoking as well. Thanks - Steph
Hi steph! Thanks for coming by and posting!
When I graduated from high school, I believed that the harder you worked and the more you got done well, the higher raises and faster promotions you'd get. I was disapppointed that this was not the case. So, to get ahead, we have to look up from the grindstone and use some vision, as well as work hard. :)
Thanks for the post, it was very comprehensive.
manager is the one who get things done through people while a leader is the one who influence or transact others to attain desired objectives.
I hope you post some stories about/from your blog!
This is great info..well thought out. I believe a manager inspires, leads by example, makes decisions with compassion but not to sacrifice the company in the process; puts people before profit at least some of the time; understands that some may produce to a level of surpassing the management's expectations and allows that to happen by not being territorial.
Many other characteristics...as you have stated....excellent HUB...food for thought. =)
Hello marisuewrites! I appreciate your comments a lot. Good input!
very timely and useful.. I need this for my training...
Glad we could be of help, Benny. Please let us know how it works out for you!
You did a nice job outlining the dilemma that managers face - being in the same role -- too valuable to demote and yet not valuable enough to promote. They're stuck in a "mote" . . . although an effective manager can take pride in being like a good teacher, I believe. They can develop the attributes of others rising up in an organization.
Hi Don, I like your take on the "mote." Good managers are indeed valuable teachers. Thanks so much for visitng!
all managers are leaders or all leaders are managers
Managers can be leaders if the apply them selves to the objectives and vision/goals of the organization. If they are part of the solution they are a part of the problem.
Percy
Sorry for the mis print above. I mean that If a manager is not a part of the solution, then they would be a part of the problem. Strive for excellence.
Thank you , Percy! I believe that increasing numbers of managers are attending leadship seminars and are emerging form the nose-to-the-grindstone-only mode to look up and around with a vision for success. I hope they ALL do this.
"Managers work, while Leaders think and create." Gotta say, thinking and creating is also strenuous WORK! Laugh! Jokes aside, this is very informative. In my experience, though, some managers have aptitude to learn the trade of leadership, but mostly, leaders have it in them. Regardless, it's great that some of the "qualities" of leadership can actually be learned. This ought to help a lot of managers! Well done!
Another quality hub, excellent tips all managers should know, well done!
a manager can be leader but a leader can not be a manager
I would say that we need to be both a "manager" and a "leader". Two hats, both required for us to perform well. Leadership is about inspiration, management is more about "task focus".
Manager Leader
very good, I support you, come on , welcome to my hub!
gud
"Managers often think in terms of production and Leaders think in terms of the future."
What a great qoute. This is a good hub. It's great to read others who see the difference and are wanting to empower others.
A manager does things the right way while a leader does the right things.
A manager thinks on terms of this is what i want to happen?
A leader would say this is where we are going and this is how I see us getting there, what are your suggestions to getting there? Thinking like this will not only show a future vision and also inspires the team by makeing them part of the solution to makeing the future goals.
Management is how the world is today... Leadership is how we would like the world tomorrow!
I think manager has subbodinates under him whiles a leader has followers
Good Hub....My 2 cents....I think a manager has employees working for him doing as he/she says never questioning just doing..While a good manaager aks questions takes suggestions and ultimatly leads his CO-WORKERS to success.
Praise in public.... Disipline in private
You are correct. A good manager inspires and has a productive workforce.
wow... this article helped me a lot in my assignment!! thanks for your brilliant ideas patty.. =)
Thanks for reading and making great comments, Friends!
kat go - It is awesome that this page could help you with an assignment.
Leaders are always looking for betterand more efficient ways of doing things,A maneger just accepts the organizations makeup and culture and does all that he or she can to cement the company's status quo.
If all managers are a good leader, then they will be that effective and all will succeed in place...great post!
it enhnce me more
but for me leader before manager because without leader there will no good plan will made... so leader first to become a manager.
this page teach me a lot about the management..at my college,i often wonder who is more important..manager or leader??i think both is important because we have to co opperate,work together and teamwork for success in some organization..
I really wonder how many of us have actually come across the Fable on "Who is more important?". This 'story' is about the different parts of our body arguing. It surely teaches all of us irrespective of what positions we hold in an organization that in the first instance this question or even the thought of it should not arise !Eventually the moral of that story points out that ego is the cause of ALL the disaster! "A great many people think they are thinking when they are actually rearranging their prejudices."
tnx for the information..about leader and manager..b'coz this article helped me a lot of my ass. tnx again.....
yes,thank you all.but which one is most important
a leader thinks while a manager sits
nice thanks a lot
nice and clear understanding article tanx
'thanks to your ideas.. it helps me know the difference between a leader and a manager. actually it's my assignment..
Very nice and useful info.I like this hub.
gud inf
so can i ask this question that "are all managers leaders?"
i really like this......it has helped me so much..thank u
please,i want to ask a question"are all managers leaders?"..
Thanks alot.The info makes a better tomorrow.Bless You.
i am very pleased because this info help me to much
I WANT TO KNOW FROM YOU, THAT ARE ALL MANAGERS LEADERS? WHAT DOES IT TAKE ONE TO BE A LEADER AND A MANAGER AS WELL?
thumbs up Patty!!! such a great piece....!!! learnt so much today!!! n oh, so much help in working on my assignment :-)
Thanks, nessie - hope it really helps solidifyy your work and gives you material for your own best future. Best wishes! -- Patty
Thanks a lot of this article and the writer gave me a lot of idea about the difference of Leader and Manager.tnx
jason
Management and leadership are often used interchangeably in this dispensation and even decades before, but there is a clear distinction between these two areas of studies. Concisely, leadership is an aspect of management.
Could be, but many times, managers are like babysitters that are refused promotion because they babysit the operation too well. They must quit and go elsewhere to be placed into higher levels of respsonsibility and pay.
Well, the distinction is correctly illustrated.But some leaders think they are god fathers and they know everything therefore there is no need to listen to their subordnates.Where do such leaders fall?
yes i agree with the thoughts of Colin Powell
Leaders are found in a group or clubs but managers are found in a business organization or company.
Thank so much.. It was vry useful
think of a few supervisors you've worked for and with over the years. Would you say they were effective managers? Also, would you say they were effective leaders? Were any of those individuals a good leader, but a poor manager? What about vice versa?
:))It encouraging me to study hard , because of your comments ..I LEARNED A LOT,,and makes me feel more interesting in my course.
Congratulations on your field of study!
This page has given me great direction for an assignment of mine, where I am required to compare and contrast managers and leaders. Thanks a lot for the resource!!
Hi Damien,
I'm glad this can be of use for you. A lot of managers believe they are higher-level leaders, but actually do not understand the role of a leader. You may be able to help the public to see that.
Leading is the art of motivating others towards common goals whereas management is merely supervising them while they work towards those goals. Leadership is rarely based on being in a position of authority.
Hazok 4 years ago
Excellent as always. thanks.