EP. 43 Leader vs Manager

Professionally Offensive

Joseph dives into the difference between Leaders and Managers. Past podcast episodes reference this difference, but he unpacks what it means to Lead versus manage. Both are important to business success, but these terms are often used interchangeably, which is problematic because of its loss of accountability. Not all managers are Leaders and therefore, the lingo we throw around in business makes folks in positions of authority haphazardly think they have earned the respect of those they are supposed to be Leading- Not always true. Leading is about service, humility, energy and momentum while managing is a process of completing objectives and achieving outcomes. Being a manager is a position you hold, while being a Leader is a way of life- Even those not in positions of authority can be Leaders. Managers are critical to the accomplishment of business objectives, but often in the "Business of People" it is the lack of Leadership that is a Team's # 1 struggle. As we aspire to be the Leaders our Teams deserve, we should be mindful of how mastery in the craft is achieved. You'll find that "Manager" is a responsibility that is given to you by those you follow, while "Leader" is given by those that follow you.