According to Steve Jobs “Management is about persuading people to do things they do not want to do, while leadership is about inspiring people to do things they never thought they could”. Who is wanted in an organization? Manager or Leader? A manager is a person who works for a company and is responsible for the four major management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Most managers are also leaders, but only if they adequately carry out management's leadership obligations, which include communication, motivation, inspiration, and advice, as well as motivating staff to achieve higher levels of productivity. Regrettably, not every manager is a leader. Employees obey their managers' directions because they are compelled to do so—not necessarily because they are persuaded or inspired by the leader. The key distinction between management and leadership is that leaders are not always in management positions. Simply defined, a leader does not have to be an organizational authority figure; anyone can be a leader. Leaders, unlike managers, are respected for their personality, demeanor, and views. A leader invests personally in activities and projects and shows a strong desire to succeed. Leaders care deeply about the success of their followers, helping them to achieve their objectives—which aren't always company objectives.

Abhijith S

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