Management vs Leadership

The video explores the differences between managers and leaders, emphasizing that while managers focus on maintaining processes and structures, leaders are more about vision and taking risks. It highlights that leadership can come from any position, not just managerial roles. The importance of communication in leadership is stressed, and the need for both management and leadership skills in small business or team settings is discussed.

What is a key distinction between managers and leaders according to the introduction?

• Leaders are always in official positions.

• Managers can lead from any position.

• Leaders focus on maintaining the status quo.

• Managers are tied to official positions, while leaders can lead from any role.

Which of the following best describes a manager's focus?

• Persuasive communication and vision casting

• Taking risks and innovating

• Maintaining the status quo and managing tasks

• Building relationships and mentoring

How do leaders typically communicate according to the video?

• Through strict control and administration

• By focusing solely on tasks

• With a persuasive approach to inspire change

• By maintaining the status quo

What is a common trait of leaders that differentiates them from managers?

• Focus on task completion

• Risk-taking and pushing boundaries

• Maintaining organizational structure

• Emphasizing control and order

Why is it important to balance management and leadership skills?

• Because leaders are not needed in small businesses

• To ensure both tasks and people are effectively managed

• Since managers do not need to communicate

• Because leadership is more important than management