According to Nikita Duggal of simplilearn,* “The words “leader” and “manager” are among the most used words in business and are often used interchangeably.”* Everyone influences others whether negative, neutral, or positively regardless of title or role. * *Adapted from John C Maxwell.* If we use Dr. Maxwell’s terminology, then everyone is a leader * Are both roles required at work?* Born or developed?* What are the differences? *Adapted from Nikita Duggal, Career Fast Trak.

Some defined differences:

What Managers Do (Sets the tempo)	What Leaders Do (Sets the Rhythm)
* * * * * * * * * Member of organization with responsibilities	* * Not necessary to hold a management position
Manager Traits	Leader Traits
* * * * Ability to execute a vision provided by someone else	* * Ability to create a vision
* * * * Ability to direct others	* * Demonstrates honesty and integrity
* * * * Focused on tasks and people	* * Inspires and helps their team understand their own roles (GRR Collaboration)
* * * * People Performance	* * Informs others of stance and changes
Listen to their subordinates Involve others in key decisions Accommodate reasonable requests for change Push for increased performance	Do not need to be an authority figure in the organization A leader can be anyone, any role Inspires others with their personality style, behaviors, and beliefs Take a lot of interest in the success of followers and others around them Temporary power comes and goes from peers and others, based on their ability to inspire, and motivate others
The Three Differences	The Three Differences
* * * * Manager organizes	* * Leader builds new directives when required
* * * * Minimizes risks	* * Support and Encourage
* * * * Asks “how” and “when”	* * Asks “what” and “why”
The Patterns	The Patterns
* * * * Assembles subordinates	* * Assembles followers
* * * * Requires productivity and standard performance	* * Supports and encourages team members (followers)

The Manager ” (Tempo = Pace)

Functions of Management/Subordinates follow because they are obligated to title or designation.* Manager traits include:

• Planning
• Organizing
• Directing
• People Focus
• If a manager is also a leader, they adequately demonstrate leader behaviors.
  • Communication
  • Motivation
  • Inspiration and guidance
  • Encourage employees to rise to a higher level of productivity

The manager’s focus is to meet organizational goals and objectives.* They are held responsible for their own actions and the actions of their subordinates. Authority is offered with the title with the privilege to promote, hire, fire, or reward subordinates based on their performance and behavior.

Subordinates are required to obey orders from their manager.* Follow the person willingly is optional.

The Manager’s Measured on:

Planning

• Develop/create Roadmap
• Team to follow the roadmap provided

Organizing

• Day-to-day events and expectations
• Review who is available and has the skillset
• Anticipate changes along the way

Directing

• Authority to establish work rules, standards, processing, and operating procedures

Focusing on People

• Listen to their subordinates
• Involve others in some key decisions
• Accommodate reasonable requests for change
• Push for increased performance
• Monitor performance