Episode 006 – The Difference Between Leadership and Management – Podcast

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Myths Of Leadership

1. If I’m not at the top, I can’t lead.

Build relationships with others to gain influence naturally.
Leadership is about valuing people, caring about them and getting permission to lead them.
People follow you, because they want to.
Every level of a company depends on leadership from someone.

2. When I get to the top, I will lead.

Being a leader is a lifetime process.
When the opportunity arises then it’s too late to prepare

3. When I get to the top I won’t be limited.

As you move up, your responsibility increases.
As a leader: Connect with people, find a common ground and empower them to succeed.
When you go up, the pressure is greater and your decisions have more impact.

Mangers vs Leaders

Managers make people feel stupid and lazy, but leaders free people to be smart and motivated.
Managers use titles to demand respect and require submission but leaders inspire respect by being productive and showing the way.
Managers set goals for other, but leaders help others set their own goals.
Managers impose accountability, but leaders give ownership.
Managers please their higher-ups, but leaders serve their team
Managers keep people from making mistakes, but leaders allow people to learn from their mistakes.
Managers promote themselves, but a leader promotes others.
Managers browbeat people, but a leader motivates people to make meaning.

What will you do to develop your team?