Hi,
Each one has to be an ideal combination of a healthy percentage mix of the two.If a regular task has to be followed up and achieved and if this is process oriented one needs the manager within to get the job done , there is not much need for the Leader in me...So based on the situation one has to adopt the right role!
iIn a study of Leadership patterns it is found that just as man has evolved, so also the leadership qualities and Persona of Leading qualities.
It is predicted that the future will be
about mutual meaning making, reciprocal relationships and interactions of groups.
Every employee should be Trained to take appropriate actions based on the situations.This way the employee develops a feeling of ownership!
Also it is good to understand the way focus should be when one is in the state of being a Manager and as a Leader. So it helps to adopt oneself to be ones Manager for completing ones tasks.
And like a Leader remembers the company Vision, feels and is mature enough to see the impact while taking strategic decisions.
Managers focus on
- Goals & objectives
Telling how and when
Shorter range
Organization & structure
Autocracy
Restraining
Maintaining
Conforming
Imitating
Administrating
Directing & Controlling
Procedures
Consistency
Risk-avoidance
Bottom line
Good managers do the things right
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Leadership focuses on
- Vision
Selling what and why
Longer range
People
Democracy
Enabling
Developing
Challenging
Originating
Innovating
Inspiring trust
Policy
Flexibility
Risk-opportunity
Top line
Good leadership does the right thing
Sujatha