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I think that being a manager is the administrative part of the job, being a leader is the interpersonal part of the job. As a manager you of course need to manage, but if you do not also lead you are cheating those who you manage. As a leader you should inspire those around you to reach higher and help them succeed.

I honestly feel that if you are a manager and you are not a leader, you are failing at your job. You really do need to incorporate both hats to do it right.

Tough question to answer. Maxwell has a handle on it. His books are good. A leader to me is one who initiates change and sets the moral compass for a company. A manager manages the daily tasks. One of my favorite sayings is, "Life is not cured, it is managed."

Managers manage the resources of land, labor and capital to accomplish project or program goals. In order to manage labor, however, the manager must use leadership.

Leadership involves organization, establishing teams, providing inspiration, giving direction, soliciting team and individual contributions, providing opportunities for creative outlets and recognizing and rewarding outstanding work.

Simple answer: A Manager accomplishes tasks and goals through the utilization he’s or her resources usually others.

Delegation is the Key.

A Leader looks to empower and bring the most out of others with an agenda of developing the skills of other leaders. Duplication is the Key.