Leadership vs. Management

Managers
manages
models
sets standards
has foundation of knowledge in management or administration
controls

Leaders
leads
models
motivates
knows & understands education, guidance
creates links/connections
provides information, resources
creates trust
fosters experimentation/creativity ensures task completion
let's go


As I created this list I couldn't help but remember my job as manager of management training at a large company. The frustrations of that position, the difference between management and leading was and is clearly embedded in my mind. I struggled to EDUCATE, to TEACH, to LEAD the managers but the job required one to manage to train. I was frustrated and ultimately returned to the field of education where we work to lead, to facilitate learning.