I completed the ML111 - Leading and Motivating course. After taking the course, I have a clear understanding of the difference between managing and leading. Given the insight I gained from the course, I realized that at my work I tend to combine both the manager and leader characteristics and skills to play my role effectively. The course emphasizes that these two roles are complementary. This affirmation to the complementary role of leaders and managers left me to think that for those who take a leadership role; leadership and management often overlap and that to be an effective leader you… >>>