Manager versus leader

Arpit Shah (Accountant) (21438 Points)

15 October 2014  

Manager versus Leader

The manager administers; the leader innovates.

  The manager is a copy; the leader is an original. 

The manager maintains; the leader develops.

The manager focuses on systems and structure; the leader focuses on people.

  The manager relies on control; the leader inspires trust.

The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range perspective. 

The managers asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.

Managers have their eyes on the bottom line; leaders have their eyes on the horizon.

The manager imitates; the leader originates.

The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.

The manager is the classic good soldier; the leader is his own person.

The manager does things right; the leader does the right thing.