Managing is doing the right things - leading is doing things right.
Warren Bennis
Leading and managing are absolutely different. I would go as far as to say that the job title "manager" is not something I want to have. Leading is being honest. Knowing the big thing. Advance-thinking and such. Innovation also comes to my mind.
Managing is clearly something that is important. But honestly - I do not want not be a manger.
According to Warren Bennis is the really important fact that you are not born as leader. You can grow being one. If I imagine my ideal company I would love to see people growing into capable leaders... That would make up an ideal company with huge potential. And a great society of us.
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