To Lead or to Manage—A Million Dollar Question

We manage ourselves and lead others. 

We manage things and lead people. 

Management is a discipline. Leadership is an art. 

Managers bring order to complexity. Leaders create visions and strategies. 

Managers are practical. Leaders are conceptual. 

Managers react to market trends. Leaders anticipate them.

Managers play lead trumpet. Leaders conduct the orchestra.

Managers implement institutional values. Leaders create them

Managers are sometimes loud. Leaders are often quiet. Managers execute a plan. Leaders write it. 

Managers do things right. Leaders do the right thing. 

Managers analyze. Leaders conceptualize. 

Managers administer. Leaders inspire. 

Managers accomplish goals. Leaders influence behavior. 

Managers do. Leaders design. 

Unselfishness is a special distinguishing characteristic of leadership. There is no such thing as a selfish leader. 

Leaders give.