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ABSTRACT
As defined in Webster's Dictionary, a leader is "A person who causes others to go with him, by persuasive guidance?" (Webster's, 2002). A Manager is defined as "a person controlling or administering a business" (Webster's, 2002). The obvious difference between the 2 definitions is that the leader is one who is followed, inspires and often leads by example, while a manager usually is concerned with only controlling and administering without necessarily leading his subordinates. In other words, a leader must be a manager, but a manager does not necessarily need to be a leader.
The Challenge to create Leaders
All companies need both managers and leaders. In most cases, and as mentioned before, there are individuals who are strong managers but not necessarily strong leaders. In rare cases, there are some who are strong leaders but may not necessarily be strong managers. Therefore, it is the company's challenge to develop managers into leaders and leaders into managers. Managing is a subset of leadership. A good leader should both lead and manage well.
The Advantages of Being a Leader
The chart shown below, which was retrieved from Landscapemanagement.com, and written by Stephanie Rios, illustrates a few major points and differences when managing and leading.
When I manage, I When I lead, I
Provide structure Use imagination
Ask "how" and "when" Talk strategy
See the bottom line See the horizon
Do things right Do the right thing
Give answers Ask questions
Use common sense &nb ...