What is the Difference Between a Leader and a Manager?

What is the difference between a leader and a manager? The best leaders are great managers, and the best managers are great leaders. In this episode we talk about how these two functions are two sides to the same coin.

In this series we talk about how to be an effective and successful people and organizational manager.

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PATREON

[lyndeewall]

I love the way you simplified the explanation between the two

[andrewcavasos]

This was a great example on how these two types work together and are needed. Everyone should watch this.

[clairepatterson]

I really like how leaders and managers have equal weight and go hand in hand.

[modernshears]

i like how you broke down this down. also the beginning cracked me up. thank you!

[aprilaguado]

i absolutely agree leaders and managers can both be similar in the aspect of running a group of people but in there own way

[zarrenlafeen]

im glad to see videos like this. sharing knowledge like this is a real help

[nist]

I've never heard the comparison between resources and followers as the distinction between leaders and managers. Very educational!

[maddiefrancom]

This hasn't even crossed my mind. I am excited to take your class.

[kylepearson]

I like this, very well explained. The word managing often has a negative connotation. But here, it makes a lot of sense because managing is necessary for any organization.

[twinkelhuffman]

The coin analogy was a great way to open my mind about leadership and management and how both are needed to be successful in the role. The added comedy was also great entertainment.

[aprice]

Thank you for pointing out the difference between a leader and a manager. Very helpful information.

[captinchow]

I never would have thought that there is a difference.

[patrickrasband]

Thanks for the perspective. I liked how you outlined the differences and similarities between the two.

[carlyanderson]

Great explanation! It’s important to keep in mind how leaders and managers go hand in hand.

[judilyncodiapit]

Sir you're an excellent explainer, this discussion was creative. I was laughing hard on the beginning thank you!

[amberyoung]

Thank you!! i appreciate the way you explained the difference of the two words, so simple and easy to understand & remember. God bless!

[siaosiheimuli]

I find it very interesting that leaders and managers go hand in hand!

[tanner]

I always thought that these two terms were interchangeable. Its interesting to see both of them and know what I can work on personally to be a better leader and manager.

[coachm]

This video has awesome content. The explanations in the video are very simple and easy to understand. This is a very interesting concept.

[tylertopham]

Having been assigned the role of a leader in sports, scouting, and other activities, as well as being led by others in the workplace, I find that being a leader is much more than just managing. I agree with what you say being a leader is, which is communicating a vision, setting and achieving goals, inspiring others to be and perform at their best, as well as support others. Having a leader in your life is far more effective than having a managers