I ran across an infographic recently that charted out the differences between managing and leading. Some key differences between managers and leaders listed include:
Managers:
- count value;
- maintain;
- focus on systems and structure; and
- always has his or her eye on the bottom line.
Leaders:
- innovate;
- create value;
- focus on people; and
- challenge the status quo.
However, an executive needs to learn to do both, which is why I’m so passionate about leadership, and learning all that I can about how to be a better leader and manager.
It is also why my colleague Anthony Demangone, NAFCU’s executive vice president and COO, and I got together and wrote a book on leadership and management development for executives, managers and those that aspire to be titled “Managing and Leading Well.”
