Leading and Managing

My business mentor asked me 15 years ago or so, What’s the difference between leading and managing?

I’m idealistic I realize and admit … but I’ve always felt there is a stark contrast between Leading and Managing.

• We manage things, time, tasks, projects, priorities.
• And we lead people, clearly connecting to purpose, to belonging, to contribution.

I’ve seen when you do these two things well … magic happens.

You free people to give their best.