by Jonathan Farrington
“There is a difference between leadership and management. Leadership is of the spirit; management is of the mind. Managers are necessary, but leaders are essential. We must find managers who are not only skilled organizers, but inspired and inspiring leaders.”
Team Leadership:
Without managers, the visions of leaders remain dreams. Leaders need managers to convert visions into realities. For continuous success, organizations need both managers and leaders; however, as most seem to be over-managed and under-led, they need to find ways of having both at the same time. Perhaps the best way to handle this paradox is for managers to aim to be managers when viewed from above, leaders when viewed from below, and to remember that the need for leadership grows as we move up the organization. This is only one of the challenges that can make working life fun.
In summary:
Characteristics of Management:
Not Emotional
Tells
Talks
Expects Less
Trusts Difficult
Calming
Knows the Answers
Tells How
Directs
Has Subordinates
Sees Details
Systems Centered
How and Why
Maintains
Controls
Stands Apart
Goals/Plans
Characteristics of Leadership:
Passionate Visionary
Asks
Listens
Encourages More
Trusts Easy
Enthusiastic
Open to Suggestions
Shares Why
Points theWay
Has Followers
Seees Overall View
People-Centered
What and Why
Originates
Inspires
Seeks Company
Identity/Values
Managers – Doing the Job Right:
Good Soldier
Eyes on Bottom Line
Aims for Security
Structured
Accepts the Status Quo
Leaders – Doing the Job Right:
Own Person
Eyes on Horizon
Enjoys Change
Flexible
Challenges the Status Quo
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About the author: Jonathan Farrington is a business coach, mentor, author, and consultant who has helped hundreds of companies and thousands of individuals around the world achieve their full potential and consequently, optimum performance levels in his capacity as Managing Partner of The jfa Group � https://www.jf-assocs.com. Jonathan formed jfa in 1995, with the primary objective to deliver unique leadership and sales team development programs to both the corporate and SME sectors. Since then, he has authored in excess of three hundred skills development programs, designed a range of unique and innovative process tools, and written extensively on organizational and sales team development. https://www.jonathanfarrington.com
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