Leader
- Someone who can influence others and who has managerial authority.
- One who has followers or influence among people.
- The local leader is a person from the community selected to guide, reach and advice to the local people.
Manager
- Someone who coordinates and oversees the work of other people so that organizational goals can be accomplished
- Both are necessary for organizational success.
Difference between leader and Manager
Leader |
Manager |
Is person who leads. |
Is person who maintains. |
Focus on people |
Focus on systems and structures |
Inspires trust |
Relies on control |
Has long term perspective |
Has short range view |
Asks what and why |
Asks how and when |
Has eyes on the horizon |
Has eyes always on the bottom line |
Challenges situation |
Accepts the situation |
Does the right thing |
Does things right |
Innovates |
Administers |
Is an original |
Is a copy |