Leadership is defined as “an influence relationship among leaders and followers who intend real changes and outcomes that reflect their shared purpose” (Rost, 2014). When society experiences lows within organizations, people look to people who have the ability to be a good leader and possess strong leadership skills. There is a difference between being a leader and being a manager; one shows strengths inherent in a person and the other shows how to become (a manager) by way of training. Management is defined as “the attainment of organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling organizational resources” (Daft R. L., 2014).
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14). When it comes to providing direction, there are different goals wanting to be achieved by each management and leadership levels. Management will focus on what is in front of them, while planning and budgeting for plans/goals and ensuring that specific results are achieved in the process. Leadership, on the other hand, looks further ahead and into the future; welcoming any challenges and opportunities meanwhile making changes to achieve the vision set forth. Alignment, for management, is to create structure and order whereas leadership encourages networks and flexibility. This ties into the planning with the short term focus and goals of a manager, versus long term objectivity of a leader who is more flexible. While leading as a manager, the role to organize, direct and control the staff is the objective; sharing values and ideas while providing learning opportunities to those …show more content…
Management however invests in goods, versus leadership who invests in people. Differentiating between a manager and leader when it comes to how they use their power is managers use their position and leaders use their personality to influence others. A leader is a person that people will put their trust into and become inspired to do what needs to be done whereas, the manager will set out specific goals to be met within a certain time. The fifth area, personal qualities between the two are starkly different, meaning the leader possesses skills that are embedded within oneself and the manager is less involved mentally and emotionally. The leader will possess skills such as “emotional connection (heart), an open mind (mindfulness), listening (communication), nonconformity (courage) and insight to self (character). The manager is emotionally distant, has an expert mind, talks, conforms and has insight to the organization” (Daft, p.
Just by definition, there is visibly a …show more content…
14). When it comes to providing direction, there are different goals wanting to be achieved by each management and leadership levels. Management will focus on what is in front of them, while planning and budgeting for plans/goals and ensuring that specific results are achieved in the process. Leadership, on the other hand, looks further ahead and into the future; welcoming any challenges and opportunities meanwhile making changes to achieve the vision set forth. Alignment, for management, is to create structure and order whereas leadership encourages networks and flexibility. This ties into the planning with the short term focus and goals of a manager, versus long term objectivity of a leader who is more flexible. While leading as a manager, the role to organize, direct and control the staff is the objective; sharing values and ideas while providing learning opportunities to those …show more content…
Management however invests in goods, versus leadership who invests in people. Differentiating between a manager and leader when it comes to how they use their power is managers use their position and leaders use their personality to influence others. A leader is a person that people will put their trust into and become inspired to do what needs to be done whereas, the manager will set out specific goals to be met within a certain time. The fifth area, personal qualities between the two are starkly different, meaning the leader possesses skills that are embedded within oneself and the manager is less involved mentally and emotionally. The leader will possess skills such as “emotional connection (heart), an open mind (mindfulness), listening (communication), nonconformity (courage) and insight to self (character). The manager is emotionally distant, has an expert mind, talks, conforms and has insight to the organization” (Daft, p.