Management/Leadership

What Are the Differences Between a Leader and a Manager?
Category: Management/Leadership
Posted: 02-19-2011 01:09 AM
Views: 4126
Synopsis:

The famous futurist Joel Barker says, "A Leader is someone you would follow to a place you would not go by yourself." Being a leader doesn't necessarily mean that you have been given the title of manager or supervisor. Leaders are people who look to the future and inspire people to follow them. They can come from any part of an organization as long as they innovate, embrace change and look to the future. Yet, people and organizations tend to group the titles manager and leader as if they were one and the same. There are several important differences between a leader and a manager. Manager and supervisors need to recognize the difference between the titles and embrace both roles.  Leadership training on this topic is crucial.

5 Ways to Motivate a High-Performing Employee
Category: Management/Leadership
Posted: 02-09-2011 01:10 AM
Views: 5803
Synopsis:

You probably have an employee in your work group that is highly focused and productive and has risen above the rest of the group in terms of value. If you do, this type of success-driven individual has specific things that motivate them and you should endeavor to meet these needs.