Management versus Leadership Differences
“Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.”
Peter Drucker
Management is more of an “action” word. Leadership is more of a “being” word.
Managers are more likely to spend the majority of their time in the following activities:
- Planning
- Organizing,
- Controlling
- Coordinating
- Directing
Leaders are more likely to spend the majority of their time in the following pursuits:
- Vision
- Inspiration/Influence
- Relationships
- Motivation
- Persuasion
“Management is getting people to do what needs to be done. Managers push. Leaders pull. Managers command. Leaders communicate.”
–Warren Bennis
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