I learned that a manager can also be a leader, with the right attitude. the most important thing in both a leader and a manager is considering what needs to be done for the company and relaying the objective to your staff in a professional manner.
Managers focus on short-term goals and processes. They are focused on compliance and efficiency; whereas, leader focus on people and long-term direction by inspiring others and motivating team members to achieve goals.
This module emphasizes the difference between leaders and managers. It is interesting to see the clear distinction between the two groups- leaders are visionaries, which (potentially) should be left unencumbered by the day-to-day operations of management so that they can drive development and growth of the company. Managers on the other hand, are task masters, drivers, people that are very results oriented.
Can any one person be both? Very much so! Leaders can be drivers and results oriented just like managers, I would only encourage both groups to be compassionate and people oriented!
I strive to be a better leader. Managers do just that, manage. Whether it is tasks or people, management is different than being a leader. Leaders bring teams together with a common goal in mind, moving forward together.
Managers are often the ones to help make a leader's vision happen. There are several myths to managers that demonstrate that many people believe false things about what a manager should be.
Leaders have a vision and support their teams to ensure they accomplish their goals.
Someone can be a manager without being a leader. A manager might oversee tasks and operations, but a leader inspires, motivates, and guides people toward a vision.
It's good for a manager to know the job he or she is managing, and it is just as important for them to be good leaders.
There can be many different managing styles and each workplace environment will have to be tailored to a certain teaching decorum.
Being a good manager doesn’t automatically make you a good leader.
Often, we make the mistake of putting good managers into leadership roles without realizing that the skills required are different
Comment on Alan Moore's post: Estoy de acuerdo con tu comentario Alan, yo misma he caído en esa confusión, especialmente en creer que el mejor trabajador sería un buen líder. Esta primera parte del curso, me ha hecho reflexionar y darme cuenta que esta errada en esa apreciación.
La pasión es un elemento clave del liderazgo, cuando se hace algo con pasión se contagia y se logra conexión con las personas. En el caso de la gestión, son pocos lo casos de gerentes que transmiten pasión en lo que hacen, generalmente están enfocados al logro de objetivos sin pasión. Es como algo "rutinario", no es algo que lo haga "vibrar de emoción".
People skills are fundamental for a manager. To motivate, to make sure the team goes toward the same goal, and to increase the performance of the employees s only possible when the manager knows how to connect with the team.
High performer does not mean good manager
Beverly Dwyer
The best performer on the team is the one most qualified to be the manager. when putting in manager roles, naturally engage in team members.
Surprising to see how people think they are ready to be a manager just because they are top producers and have people skills. Also very interesting the part about the myths of management.
I found it interesting but not surprising to read through the myths. One I found to be especially interesting is the one that states 50% of employees leave their job because they have a bad manager.
I am learning that there is a difference in leadership and management. Although they can be combined, management focuses on keeping things in line while leadership encourages the managers and others to continue to strive for better.
What I gathered is that you are not necessarily a good leader just because you are a good manager does not mean you are a proven leader in your organization. However, I will say that the lines can be blurred and most organizations want their managers to be leaders as well.
Managers and leaders both work to help a team reach its goals. The difference is that managers focus on tasks and organization, while leaders focus on people and motivation.
