Warren Bennis,

On Becoming a Leader

The manager administers;

the leader innovates.

The manager is a copy;

the leader is an original.

The manager maintains;

the leader develops.

The manager focuses on systems and structure;

The manager relies on control;
The manager has a short-range view;
The manager asks how and when;
Managers have their eyes on the bottom line;
The manager imitates;
The manager accepts the status quo;
The manager is the classic good soldier;
The manager does things right;

the leader focuses on people.

the leader inspires trust.
the leader has a long-range perspective.
the leader asks what and why.
leaders have their eyes on the horizon.
the leader originates.
the leader challenges it.
the leader is his own person.
the leader does the right thing.

9 Differences Between Managers and Leaders

Managers have employees.

Leaders win followers.

Managers react to change.

Leaders create change.

Managers have good ideas.

Managers communicate.
Managers direct groups.
Managers try to be heroes.

Leaders implement them.

Leaders persuade.
Leaders create teams.

Leaders make heroes of everyone around them.

Managers take credit.

Leaders take responsibility.

Managers are focused.

Leaders create shared focus.

Managers exercise power over people. Leaders develop power with people.