The element of inspiring or influencing others is characteristic in leaders, whereas, managers are intentional in focusing on controlling resources (i.e., employees who are a high-value asset), and managers are on a mission to fulfill the vision set forth by the leader.   

Both roles are valuable for a company. 

A company needs not only strong leaders but strong management.

I enjoyed how this course explained that you can be a leader at any stage of your employment. That is uplifting, and I want to encourage this to our staff.

This has been a good reminder a manager and a leader are two completely different roles.

Self awareness is key to understanding your team in a more effective way. 

Managers assign work to a team member and hold the decision-making power with a short-term goal, while a leader has a clear direction and long-term goals, accepts consequences and actions, inspires and motivates others, and understands and supports team members.

I realized I am a leader, not a manager. I have long-range vision and am not good at the day-to-day operations. 

This module reminded me that managers are made, not born. 

I have always thought that being a good manager is being a good leader. This reading has been interesting because I have come to realise while manages rely more on authority and systems leaders rely on influence and inspiration.

This module reminded me that strong management systems directly support student success and institutional sustainability.