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StatementTo say that management and leadership are completely different would be a truth.But also a false statementBoth sides could be argued effectivelyWhile working things outI came up with two different perspectivesManagement is about decisions and resourcesLeadership is about influencing people in an effective wayAnother way of putting things would be managing deals with things while leadership deals with peopleLet's expandWe will begin in no specific orderTo be effective a leader needs some form of vision Or a strong sense of imaginationThis allows them to see into the futureIt allows them to establish direction VisioningCreating these value sets is very importantWhen creating the goals formulate plans and goals that achieve a strategyFigure out what is necessary and how to get there with no accord to any hurdlesNow once you have the easiest route established deconstruct it backward and begin to add the people factor.What beliefs and values will be used to achieve the goals Also work out how people’s physical, mental and emotional well being is cared for in the process as wellMake adjustments to avoid these pitfalls and protect your team’s moraleWhen leadership skills are used effectively to set direction, and effective leader will have the ability to create an atmosphere of trust and mutual respectBeing effective means using both This is where the debate can begin to flow both ways.While I was in the mastermind I was listening and taking notesWhen we speak of management it is very easy to mix up the skillsetsI would argue that the control of personnel could and should be treated as an assetThis would be in relation to understanding capital This brings us to the definition of managementI went back to my careerWhat was I learning back then and how did I evolve as I grew and matured in my rolesOne of the first aspects that I was taught was the mathematics of businessHow to control financials How to critique the work done and ensure it is up to standardAlso how to make sure that set goals are accomplishedIt is a very important jobWe can establish budgetsCreate operational proceduresAnd establish deadlinesI know some managers that are so efficient it seems effortlessCan create job descriptions and create procedures without blinking an eyeSimply know how to break things down Can be amazing in so many ways but they often forget about the peopleThey can see the procedure and how to get it done but leave out the human factorsSometimes it can be downright mechanical in how they operateA downfall to managing in my mind and can bring down morale and stifle creativityConversely, if leaders defer all factors of operationOr if they leave the decision making to employeesThey can once again find themselves in a rift from effective productivityThey may also find themselves dealing with falling moraleBased on a system that is too lenientEmployees need to be held accountable Also, they must be respectfully expected to performIf leadership is laid back and not pushing performance then the team will not performIt is imperative that we find the balance between both management and leadeBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.