A Michael Moment
a moment of insight from executive coach Michael Wolkensperg
Leading or managing: what’s the difference?
I'm often asked this question, and the quick answer is that managers "control" and leaders "inspire".
But it goes a lot deeper than that. Managing is pretty easy when compared to leading. Furthermore, managing is very satisfying because we can be systematic and the outcome can be, god knows, almost perfect. Leading, on the other hand, is risky, because, by its very definition, leading is being the first in line, taking the first step into the unknown.
Having the insight, the vision, to see the bigger picture helps reduce the risk but it still takes courage and conviction, to not only take the first step, but more importantly, make believers out of followers to also take that first step and follow you.
MM 101 07-08
