Management of a Leader

We know that MANAGEMENT is the act of handling or controlling something successfully.

It could also refer to the skillful handling or use of something such as resources; and the organizing and controlling of the affairs of the business or a particular sector of the business. It is a must for a leader to understand its nature and apply in reality to assure effective leadership.

LEADERSHIP may mean the ability to guide, or influence people. A leader then gives guidance through a magnetizing influence from him or her. It shows a way, an invitation, or a path for the subordinates to go through in terms of participation. The main target is for a certain goal to be achieved.

Can we lead without managing? Can we manage without leading? Yes, we can, but the absence of one may mean difficulty.

It is understandable then that the two must be combined. They are the two perspectives that must be combined to have great and wonderful results - the achievement of what we ought to have.

Let's compare in terms of function...

A manager has these functions: PLANNING, ORGANIZING, DIRECTING, COORDINATING, and CONTROLLING which are necessary in assuring success in every endeavor.

An effective leader, on the other hand, is simply more of INFLUENCING and GUIDING the subordinates towards a certain goal. It seems that a manager is more of the WORK OF THE HEAD while a leader is more of the WORK OF THE HEART.

Can we separate the two in achieving success in every endeavor we have? What do you think?