The manager accepts reality; the leader investigates it.
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 manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.
The manager has his or her eye always on the bottom line; the leader has his or her eye 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 or her own person.
The manager does things right; the leader does the right thing.
- Warren Bennis and Joan Goldsmith, Learning to Lead
Message From: jagadish
Total Posts: 42
Join Date: 15/11/2006
Rank: Executive
Post Date: 28/12/2010 11:46:47
Points: 210
Location: United States
Vijayraj,
thanks for sharing. I exceptionally liked "The manager focuses on systems and structure; the leader focuses on people. " while i personally didnt quite agree on the "The manager is a copy; the leader is an original. " while the second half of the statement may be true but i certainly dont think "a manager is a copy"
