Friday, August 25, 2006

Manager Vs Leader

Though distinct Manager and Leader could walk hand in hand. Anyone could become Manager but not everyone can become a Leader. A Leader can be a good Manager whilst a Manager can inculcate Leadership in him/her.

To me a, manager or leader should set examples. Leading things to perfection and always finding ways to improve what is being done.

A good manager to me is a person who is able to manage things even when nobody is around. If in an absence of a clerk, a manager should be able to do clerical job. When there is no one to clean up the desk, the manager should be able to clean it up. Right from the job of the least person in the hierarchy to the top person a manager should be able to adapt himself/herself to it.

When a manager adapts or functions at any role in a hierarchy he becomes a leader. He sets example to others. This will lead to better productivity and a better culture. First a Manager should cultivate in himself is to be humble. Second he should be able to adapt things. Third the manager should be diligent. Fourth the manager should be perfect. Fifth manager should not complain things.

Born leaders are there. But we can also become leaders by a thirst wanting to do something better for all.

Humble yourself and you'll be a leader tomorrow.

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