What’s the Difference Between Managing and Leading?

[Rajiv Kumar]

Management and leadership often overlap, but they aren’t the same. In your opinion, what sets a leader apart from a manager?

 

[SkyDrifter]

Managing = organizing tasks, processes, and efficiency.
Leading = inspiring people, vision, and change.

Managers control work; leaders influence and motivate.

 

[Lucas]

Managing focuses on processes and tasks; leading inspires people and drives vision.