Good Manager?? Good Leader ???

What is the different of a good manager and a good leader???
Is a good manager = a good leader?? Or a good leader = a good manager???

Well... A good manager does not mean that he/she is a good leader. There is a lot of confusion in organizations today about the difference between managing and leading.

A good manager do extremely well at getting things done which are proficiently managing processes, time lines, and resources in order to achieve desired results. A good leader, on the other hand, excels at inspiring people to do their best. Management stress on controlling things and people; leadership emphasizes inspiring and motivating people. Great organizations need great management, but for an organization to truly be great, it always must have great leadership.

So, What make a good leader?
1. A good leader has an exemplary character
2. A good leader is enthusiastic about their work or cause and also about their role as leader
3. A good leader is confident.
4. A leader also needs to function in an orderly and purposeful manner in situations of uncertainty.
5. Good leaders are tolerant of ambiguity and remain calm, composed and steadfast to the main purpose.
6. A good leader, as well as keeping the main goal in focus, is able to think analytically
7. A good leader is committed to excellence.

And, What make a good manager?
1. Priority Management
2. Knowing Your Team
3. Delegation of task & review
4. Motivate your team
5. Accept mistakes & being fair
6. Be a cool head
7. Conduct Meetings & Performance review

And if you already loose your employee confidence, try these:
1. Praise a job well done and offer incentives
2. Never dominate or authoritatively instruct the employee
3. Offer feedback consistently and frequently to employees
4. Offer training and educational opportunities so employees feel they are growing on the job

So, you are a good manager or good leader???

Remember to practice Look, Listen, Lead, Learn, Laugh with your team to succeed in your career.....