LDR 531 week 2 LEADER

This was Posted by me Contrary to popular belief, leaders and managers are not the same. While it can be argued that they are both in positions of authority they require different skill sets. It's important to understand who your managers and leaders are within an organization. It can help determine core business functions and needs, as well as morale and culture. One of the main differences between leaders and managers is that leaders are risk-takers while managers are usually not. This is a good thing when you consider the fact that a leader's job is to create a vision that others can follow. It involves thinking outside the box. Managers on the other hand are good at execution. They are very systematic and organized. They direct employees on specific tasks by telling them what to do and how to do it. To give an example, if a toy company is in need of a new product, the leader will come up with an idea or design, and it is the manager's job to get it manufactured. If someone is inherently a leader and they try to become a manager instead, it will likely end in disaster, likewise for a manager trying to become a leader. While both can possess attributes of the other, it is not their core strengths. Understanding which one you are early in the game can help you choose the right person to complement your strengths and ensure the success of your business."
Reference 
Richardson, K. (2013, June 10) Are you a Leader or a Manager? INC. Retrieved from http://www.inc.com/curt-richardson/are-you-a-leader-or-a-manager-theres-a-difference.html
 
THIS WAS POSTED BY ME AND MY PROFESSOR ASKED ME THE FOLLOWING QUESTION:----- I HOPE THIS HELPS..
 
If someone is inherently a leader and they try to become a manager instead, it will likely end in disaster, likewise for a manager trying to become a leader.*This isn't necessarily true--in fact, the goal should be to become effective in both roles--one of the reasons why people are working on this degree :-) I like how Clemmer (2015) writes it, "Both management and leadership skills are needed at the organizational, team, and personal levels. It's not a case of either/or, but and/also" (para 1).
 
 Clemmer, J. (2015). Manage things, lead people. The Clemmer Group. Retrieved fromhttp://www.clemmergroup.com/articles/manage-things-lead-people/