Just because you have a management title doesn’t automatically mean you’re a great leader. But making that sometimes-subtle shift is essential for the success of your career and your organization.
There’s a lot at stake.
So what’s the real difference between management and leadership? Effective managers are task-focused and might be described as dependable and organized. On the other hand, dynamic leaders are innovative and inspiring. It’s like comparing a small pond with the ocean.
Think about colleagues and co-workers who display some of these attributes:
Managers----------->Leaders
Knowledgeable----->Insightful
Action-Oriented---->Visionary
Informed------------->Influential
Tactical--------------->Strategic
Instructional--------->Inspirational
All of these characteristics are positive, but compare the impact of the first-column attributes with those of the second. No contest, right? Real leaders take management to a higher level—and the results are undeniable.
If you want to successfully make the shift from manager to leader, here are three strategies to guide you in the transition.
Details:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/shifting-from-manager-leader-sara-canaday?trk=v-feed&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3BwqhoB2SSMnmK4ucjuoTl0w%3D%3D
