Are You a Manager or a Leader??

Behind every successful business is a great leader. A successful person leads, they don't manage. What is the difference you ask....

I came across several definitions of manager and leader and these are the definitions I found most useful.

• A manager is one who handles, controls or directs.

• A leader is a person who rules, guides or inspires others.

So, are you a manager or a leader??

People don't want to be managed, they want to be lead! Think about it, have you ever heard of a world manager? No one follows a manager because they want to, they follow because they have to. On the other hand, people follow leaders because they want to! If you want to manage someone, manage yourself. Once you can manage yourself well, then you can begin to lead!

A great leader is followed because they have proven to those that are following that they are committed to the organization. They are trusted, and honest. They are passionate about the direction they are going and about the people who are following. People believe in what the leader stands for and believes that the one they are following has their best interest at heart. A strong leader has conviction, confidence and knowledge and inspires others to be leaders themselves!

Look around you, who are you following and why? Strive to obtain the qualities you admire in those you are following and you will find that you too are becoming a leader!

To your success,

Rebecca Malcolm