Manager versus Leader

The manager administers;

the leader innovates.

The manager is a copy;

the leader is an original.

The manager maintains;

the leader develops.

The manager focuses on systems and structure;

the leader focuses on people.

The manager relies on control;

the leader inspires trust.

The manager has a short-range view;

the leader has a long-range perspective.

The managers asks how and when;

the leader asks what and why.

Managers have their eyes on the bottom line;

leaders have their eyes on the horizon.

The manager imitates; 

the leader originates.

The manager accepts the status quo;

the leader challenges it.

The manager is the classic good soldier;
the leader is his own person.

The manager does things right; 

the leader does the right thing.

Warren Bennis

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