What Separates A Leader from A Manager

September 24th, 2006

Leaders don’t push, they pull. They don’t enforce, they reinforce. They don’t command. They inspire. Leaders lead, which implies a destination—someplace to be that isn’t here. They attract followers by flashing a light ahead. That’s what finally separates leaders from managers. Leaders start things; managers keep things going. Leaders trigger and shape change. Managers keep the status quo and change as little as possible.

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