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asmithblog | June 3, 2013 | 4 Comments

The Top 10 Differences Between Managers and Leaders


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Here is a video from Scott Williams on the top 10 differences between managers and leaders.

This video highlights the following points:

Leaders…

Believe.
Encourage.
Challenge.
Correct.

Leaders develop followers and managers manage people and things.

The 10 things that separate leaders and managers are:

1. Essence- Stability vs. Change
2. Rules- Make It vs. Break It
3. Approach- Plans Detail vs. Sets Direction
4. Culture- Execute vs. Shape
5. Conflict- Avoid vs. Use
6. Direction- Existing Roads vs. New Roads
7. Credit- Take vs. Give
8. Decisions- Makes vs. Facilitates
9. Vision- Tell vs. Sell
10. Style- Transactional vs. Transformational

He makes a lot of good points, but my favorite is when he talks about encouraging others. This is something so small that anyone can do and it speaks volumes. Find ways to encourage others to reach their full potential. It will make a difference in the lives around you and in your own.

Leadership is always about others.

What is your favorite point that Scott makes? You can leave your comment below.

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  1. Joe Thornell Sr says

    June 4, 2013 at 5:56 am

    Thanks for sharing this. My favorite point was about the transformational nature of leadership. Leaders remain above the nuts and bolts to transform the organization into the desired end state.

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    • asmithblog says

      June 4, 2013 at 7:41 am

      You’re welcome. Yes, Scott makes some really good points here.

      Reply
  2. Joe Thornell Sr says

    June 4, 2013 at 5:56 am

    Thanks for sharing this. My favorite point was about the transformational nature of leadership. Leaders remain above the nuts and bolts to transform the organization into the desired end state.

    Reply
    • asmithblog says

      June 4, 2013 at 7:41 am

      You’re welcome. Yes, Scott makes some really good points here.

      Reply

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