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In my experience being a manager and being a leader are roles that
can be fundamentally different. A manager is one who has a title that
describes their role within an organization, whereas a leader is someone
that individuals look up to for guidance and support. Both roles
possess the ability to have significant impact on the lives of those
whom they hold influence over.
A great manager is one who enjoys the job of management and has an instinct for coaching. A successful manager is able to identify the strengths and talents of others and how to best utilize them. Here are four critical skills needed for success:
Other important characteristics a superb leader should possess include: optimism in the future, the desire to fight against the status quo, and an ability to plan and build a roadmap for the future.
(This is what we don't have today in the stroke world.) Most importantly, the leader must share and secure buy in to their plan. Clear communication of the vision helps fulfill the team’s need for security, community, clarity, authority, and a need for respect.
As you think about what makes the best manager’s and leader’s great, think about which one describes you more? Consider your own business, is one role more needed than the other?
In summary, I believe we must recognize that managers and leaders can be fundamentally different people. They think and act differently. Understanding which one you are can have a tremendous impact on your business. When you recognize whether you are more of a leader or a manager you can take the appropriate actions that is best for your business.
Ask yourself; are you a great manager or a great leader?
“Greatness is not accomplished by avoiding what causes
failure, or by doing the opposite of what causes failure, but by
following a distinct set of behaviors that specifically define
greatness.” – Marcus Buckingham
I share this quote because I believe it defines what we all want in
life and in our careers. Each of us wants to achieve a level of
greatness. So what is it that differentiates a great leader from a great
manager? Management and leadership are separate and distinct behaviors
required for success.A great manager is one who enjoys the job of management and has an instinct for coaching. A successful manager is able to identify the strengths and talents of others and how to best utilize them. Here are four critical skills needed for success:
- Select the right people for the role.
- Set and define clear expectations.
- Motivate and shape employees’ behavior with praise..
- Demonstrate concern about their employees.
Other important characteristics a superb leader should possess include: optimism in the future, the desire to fight against the status quo, and an ability to plan and build a roadmap for the future.
(This is what we don't have today in the stroke world.) Most importantly, the leader must share and secure buy in to their plan. Clear communication of the vision helps fulfill the team’s need for security, community, clarity, authority, and a need for respect.
As you think about what makes the best manager’s and leader’s great, think about which one describes you more? Consider your own business, is one role more needed than the other?
In summary, I believe we must recognize that managers and leaders can be fundamentally different people. They think and act differently. Understanding which one you are can have a tremendous impact on your business. When you recognize whether you are more of a leader or a manager you can take the appropriate actions that is best for your business.
Ask yourself; are you a great manager or a great leader?
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