Are You a Leader or a Manager?
I first saw this list during a management training program at Hewlett-Packard. I've kept it over the years to remind me to be a leader and not just a manager. I also use it as a coaching tool for helping our clients' managers grow into future leaders. As you can see from this list, there is a big difference between being a manager and being a leader.
| A leader creates A leader gives credit A leader stimulates desire A leader values people A leader expects innovation A leader prefers judgment A leader expands liberty A leader employs people A leader welcomes criticism A leader promotes others A leader makes mistakes A leader sees opportunity A leader corrects himself A leader acquires wisdom A leader develops pride A leader wants responsibility A leader seeks a job A leader sees through mirrors A leader has faults People Love to be led Leading is extremely difficult You make yourself a leader |
A manager copies A manager gives blame A manager stimulates fear A manager values procedures A manager expects conformance A manager prefers rules A manager expands power A manager employs objects A manager welcomes praise A manager promotes himself A manager makes excuses A manager sees problems A manager corrects others A manager acquires knowledge A manager develops ego A manager wants rights given to them A manager seeks a position A manager sees his own image A manager is perfect People hate to be managed Managing is easy to do each day Anyone can make you a manager |