Masonry Magazine October 1999 Page. 25
Are You a Manager... or a Leader
Read the popular press today and you'll happen upon article after article about effective managers and effective leaders.
But don't make the mistake of assuming that "management" and "leadership" are the same qualities. They're not. While management and leadership are both essential in most organizations, managers and leaders usually operate in very different ways.
This brief article will help you understand the differences between these two roles. More important, it will help you discover whether you're a manager, a leader, or one of those rare individuals who exhibit the qualities of both roles.
Now, let's examine the differences between a manager and a leader ...
1. A manager relies heavily on knowledge when making decisions. A leader often relies heavily on instinct and intuition.
2. A manager is vitally concerned with "process," or the way things are done. A leader is more likely to concern herself with opportunities for change and innovation.
3. A manager is interested in the pragmatic. A leader may be more interested in the conceptual and the abstract.
4. A manager tries to build a sense of order in his enterprise. A leader tolerates, even desires, ambiguity.
5. A manager monitors progress through data and information. A leader monitors progress by examining trends.
6. A manager builds his work week around sequential plans and schedules. A leader may be willing to operate on spur-of-the-moment judgments.
7. A manager is vitally concerned about current operations. A leader is vitally concerned about future operations.
8. A manager often attempts to influence others through policies. A leader often attempts to influence others through persuasion.
9. A manager formulates and implements strategy. A leader sets goals.
10. A manager works toward concrete objectives. A leader sets and pursues a vision.
11. A manager frequently sees herself as controlling and monitoring.
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