As I am challenging myself to determine if I have a good balance of management and leadership. I will also challenge my team to determine their levels of leadership vs. management and any areas we, as a team could strengthen as we lead our teams. 

I have had past teams complete a similar self-evaluation and it was interesting to see that some individuals who thought of themselves as "doers" were actually very motivating to their teams. I think this is an excellent example of a good leader needing to understand that there may be times they have to roll their… >>>

Teams need a leader (visionary) as well as a manager (keep team on task). The manager may not always be one in a management role - it is important that it is someone who is good at carrying out the vision from the leader. 

It is interesting to consider that a good manager may not be a good leader. It is important to consider what qualities you and your team bring to the table and determine if you have aces in places and are enabling your team to contribute their strengths as well. 

My style is all over the place and I am looking for change. 

This module showed me that great leadership requires more than giving instructions. Leaders must define a clear purpose, and direction. I true leader will not ask his employees to do anything they are not willing to do therselfs. 

By getting to know your team and audience. 

I have a better understanding of the differences between a leader and a manager.  My role as PD is still a combination of both leadership and management - definitely more heavily management-based though.  

Managers are really the coordinators in charge of carrying out the leader's goal/vision.  The leader needs to be aware of the overall progress but the manager is selecting who will carry out which component of the goal and when.  

It is interesting how management and leadership tend to be either used interchangeably or are vaguely defined so as to use them interchangeably or avoid specific mention of the exact traits that would identify either word.  

It's interesting to see how the confusion surrounding leadership vs. management isn't confined to only those applying for jobs, but also for those posting the jobs. The negative connotations for what "management" are definintly a contributing factor. Both are vital.