Managers and Leaders

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The paper looks at the differences between the job of a manager and of a leader. The paper illustrates how a leader inspires whereas a manager maintains. The paper also explores the factors that influence an average manager to become a great leader.

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"Managers and leaders can be two different people, and sometimes if one is lucky it can be the same person. There are good managers, and on the other hand, there are good leaders. Sometimes, a good leader has no idea how to manage effectively, and also the reverse is true as well; good managers might not know how to lead. " Managing is working within boundaries while leading is expanding boundaries. Managing is controlling resources while leading is influencing others. Managing is contracting how and when work will be done while leading is pursuing enough data to decide now. One difference suggested by this list is that managing may be more analytical, while leading may be more intuitive and visionary. Thus, these are really more accurately described as actions than absolute roles." (Robbins, 1998)"

Sample of Sources Used:

• De Pree, M. (1989). Leadership is an Art. New York: Currency Doubleday.
• Robbins, K. C. (1998, Feb). What is your role? You can make a difference! ANNA Journal, 25,1, 9. Retrieved May, 19 2007, from http://proquest.umi.com
• Yukl, G. (2006). Leadership in Organizations (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.

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