Posted by: Brandon W. Jones | March 12, 2011

The Difference Between Managers and Leaders

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between leadership and management?  There is a big difference.  “Managers figure out what they want done and get people to do it.  Managers try to get people to do what they did yesterday, but a little faster and a little cheaper with a few less defects.”  That is not leadership.

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Leaders do so much more for organizations.  Leaders create a vision that takes the organization in a new direction.  Their vision leads change, improvement, and ultimately success.

What do you think it takes to be a great leader?

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