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Discussion Topic: While often used interchangeably, there are distinct differences between a leader and a manager. Check out this video as you consider the differences between the two. Thinking back on your own professional and personal experiences, identify someone you consider to be a great manager. Now identify someone you consider to be a great leader. This might be the same person, but it might be possible that two different people come to mind.  What is the difference between being a manager and a leader?  Describe the traits of the individual you consider to be a great manager.  Describe the traits of the individual you consider to be a great leader.  Do you think it is possible to train someone to become a great manager or leader? Why or why not? While the terms “manager” and “leader” are regularly used to describe people in power, they describe two separate concepts. Simply put, I view a manager as someone who completes the tasks that have been assigned to them and a leader as someone who gets other people to follow them. A manager is going to use the resources at their disposal to complete a task. A leader is going to use his/her influence to get other people to align with their vision. A great manager is an excellent steward of the company’s resources. The traits of a great manager may include being organized, task-driven, responsible and a clear communicator. Organization is key to keeping all aspects of the job moving along efficiently and on time. A task-driven mindset keeps the manager’s focus on the end goal. Feeling responsible increases attentiveness to details. Clear communication ensures that subordinates have the information to accomplish their tasks efficiently. A great leader is someone who can influence others to follow their vision. Leaders can do this in several ways, but the concept of a servant-leader is the ideal version to me. A servant-leader goes out of their way to ensure that their subordinates feel valued and have what they need to accomplish their jobs. In my experience, a great leader is humble. That humility allows the leader to communicate constructive criticism to subordinates without causing hurt feelings. The subordinate knows that it is valued, which makes it easier to understand that the criticism is meant for their improvement.

I admit that I struggle with the concept of training someone to be a great manager or great leader. I believe that it is possible to improve your abilities, even if that just means changing your point of view. Some people have all the pieces but are lacking the motivation to use them. Even if they weren’t using them, they already had the abilities. They simply needed to figure out how to put it together. If great management or great leadership could be taught, then all managers and leaders would be great.

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