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Differences Between Management and Leadership
Management and leadership are often used in the same context, yet they do not mean the
same thing. Managers think incrementally, while leaders think radically. The difference
in the perspectives is that leaders tend to lead with emotion and concern for their
subordinates. Managers tend to follow guidelines and company policies. Managers also
use management functions to achieve their desired goals.
Loyalty is important amongst leaders. Team members tend to be more loyal to their
leaders than their managers. This is due in part to leaders accepting the blame for when
things go wrong, celebrating team/group achievements and giving credit when it is due.
Managers do not interact with their subordinates as much as leaders do. A manager is
someone who must be obeyed and a leader is someone who people choose to follow. The
fact that teams can operate without a leader defines leaders as an asset and not essential
to team success. Managers and leaders may often clash due to difference of opinions and
views. Although a team is knowledgeable on who the manager is, a subordinate may
often appear to be an informal leader. At this point a manager may feel that his or her
authority may be in question. Managers must be able to accept ideas and views from
their subordinates. Although, they (managers) may have the formal education for their
position, it is experience and common knowledge that sets leaders apart from man ...