Managing vs. leading
I ran across an infographic recently that charted out the differences between managing and leading. Some key differences between managers and leaders listed include:
Managers:
- count value;
- maintain;
- focus on systems and structure; and
- always has his or her eye on the bottom line.
Leaders:
- innovate;
- create value;
- focus on people; and
- challenge the status quo.
However, an executive needs to learn to do both, which is why IâÂÂm so passionate about leadership, and learning all that I can about how to be a better leader and manager.
It is also why my colleague Anthony Demangone, NAFCUâÂÂs executive vice president and COO, and I got together and wrote a book on leadership and management development for executives, managers and those that aspire to be titled âÂÂManaging and Leading Well.âÂÂ
The tagline of our book, âÂÂIt ainâÂÂt rocket science, but itâÂÂs still hard work,â captures the point of what we are trying to accomplish. As we wrote in our introduction: âÂÂThis book is not about imparting never-before-revealed âÂÂsecretsâ of management.â It should serve as a guide, âÂÂa straightforward and honest companion as you strive to better lead the people...âÂÂ
Are you intrigued? I would like nothing more than for you to read this book and let me know your thoughts. The book can be purchased here, or you can (and should) attend NAFCUâÂÂs upcoming Management and Leadership Institute conference, Oct. 6-10 in Philadelphia, to receive a free copy. I look forward to seeing you there!