Leadership | Origin: LS101R
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Do You Manage Or Lead? --> Leadership
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Leaders and managers play essential roles within any organization. While their tasks and responsibilities differ, they complement one another to support overall success.
For me the most important takeaway was that leadership does not coincide with a job promotion. I think many companies blur these lines often.
It's so true that leadership can be a learned skill. With practice, feedback, and experience, anyone can grow into a strong leader.
I need to be both a manager and a leader in my role. So, I will need to organize and plan, but also motivate and inspire to complete the work, activities, etc. I set up.
Good leaders know they have to adapt and evolve with the needs of a group and the situation
I love the mention that leadership is not something someone is born with and instead could be a learned ability. This gives promise to those who are in management positions that are striving to become leaders.
Leadership includes influencing others to achieve goals and that followership is important.
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A couple of takeaways from this portion of the module is that leading can take place regardless of title and leadership qualities can be taught, if one is willing.
In terms of application, I’ll continue to apply current leadership skills while being intentional with refining and acquiring additional skills along the way.
Leaders set the expectation, managers implement it
Leadership as a process, independent of the individual, is a helpful perspective. By that definition, leadership could come from pets or technology
A leader is important because they motivate and align people toward a shared purpose, driving progress and adaptability. A manager is crucial for maintaining structure, ensuring tasks are completed effectively, and keeping operations running smoothly.
We discussed the traits and behaviors of leaders, and the need for leaders to success.
Leaders are visionaries! Managers make the vision happen!
I learned in this module that leading means having a global vision of the organization and not focusing on a horizontal vision, the leader has to visualize all the company's processes.
Leaders are visionaries. Managers implement.
In this module, I learned that it is a myth that a leader is born. I have also learned that leaders motivate, and managers manage. A leader is my example and wants what is best for the employees and helps them to achieve that and in turns, helps their organization grow and become more profitable.
From this module, I’ve learned the key differences between leadership and management, as well as their complementary roles in an organization. While managers focus on organizing, planning, and improving processes, leaders inspire, motivate, and drive change. I’ve also gained insight into how both roles are essential for success, and how their responsibilities can sometimes overlap, making it challenging to distinguish between them.
How I Intend to Apply This Knowledge:
Balancing Leadership and Management Skills: I will strive to develop both leadership and management skills, ensuring I can not only organize and plan effectively but also inspire and empower others.
Improving Processes: I will apply managerial skills to optimize workflows and procedures, ensuring efficiency in tasks and projects.
Inspiring Teams: I will focus on building strong relationships, motivating team members, and fostering a shared vision to drive collective success.
Adapting to Roles: I will recognize when to act as a manager (e.g., during structured tasks) and when to step into a leadership role (e.g., during times of change or uncertainty).
By integrating these concepts, I aim to become a more effective and versatile professional, capable of contributing to both the operational and cultural success of my organization. I look forward to learning from my peers’ perspectives and experiences to further refine my understanding!
Comment on Michael Branham-Bell's post:
Managers and leaders are very import parts of any organization, both are doing different tasks and responsibilities and they both complement each other.
It is important to have a leader set the goal and the manager to help the team obtain it.
