Seth Godin - Leadership vs. Management - What it means to make a difference

The world-renowned marketing and leadership author Seth Godin talks about the difference between leadership and management, the confusion surrounding them, and why the world needs more leaders.
Key Points:
• Management works well in terms of increasing economic efficiency and productivity. But, in the face of rapid change, the world needs leadership to get through this stage of unprecedented transformation.
• You should strive for excellence. Producing something truly great is the only way to build competitive advantage because sophisticated robots, artificial intelligence, and low-paid labor will handle the trivial job of assuring quality.
• You should focus on “soft skills” which are actually “real skills”. Those are the characteristics that differentiate a potential employee from a robot.
• Effective leadership can help companies navigate difficulties and failures, and eventually find successful processes to get forward.
Questions to consider:
• How can you become more of a leader than a manager?
• How can you and your organization strive for excellence instead of just quality?
• Are you focusing on real skills?
• How can you make better processes in order to fail more efficiently?
You can also find a written summary of the keynote at www.nbforum.com/event-summaries/
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[@johndayga5038]

Managers do things right, Leaders do the right things

[@NextLevelKatyTx]

I have been listening to this talk at least 2x a month. Seth challenges and motivates... 💯

[@nakatoteddy1720]

* A leader solves problems even if they are not on his agenda. Wow! *Write your own story. *Quitting is for winners not losers but you should know when to quit. Thank you so much for this insightful video.

[@NaphtaliHoff]

These points are very powerful!

[@relaxwithadam]

I participated in Seth's leadership workshop at a facility called The Assemblage where he taught this material and it was so powerful everyone was fired up inspired for months. Highly recommend.

[@teddy7426]

Hi Adam sounds like something I’d like to experience can you give me anymore information I’d like to participate.. if you don’t mind , thanks

[@relaxwithadam]

@@teddy7426 unfortunately the facility is no longer open, so best bet is to go to Seth's website and sign up for whatever is next

[@NaphtaliHoff]

Wow! Excited to join one of his workshop now

[@gnstallientood5007]

Absolutely not. Gitwreckd kid

[@elizabethabimbola8191]

How can I join the workshop

[@jameelahedwards8550]

This is even better than I expected

[@JustinWingfield]

Absolutely Loved this . I am just now breaking into my first role as a manager and this has provided me alot of information to consider as i strive to be a better leader!

[@tawanda.7thCenturyMusic]

Love the way Seth breaks down seemingly simple topics and goes so deep and in depth.

[@vimbainasheeileenpencil]

He is fantastic 👏

[@cdttobiasjaymon4220]

Pinapanuod ko ito dahil may recit ako bukas, leadership vs management 👌🏽😃

[@PRESCRIPTIVELIVINGDIAGNOSEPRES]

Seth NEVER disappoints. A gifted leader that is so generous is pouring out his treasures.

[@classicalliberalarts]

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[@enatp6448]

Some precious teachers that actually teach kids to learn...

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Seth breaks this down to a simple understanding. Leaders definitely need training because leadership is a skill. The advertising industry showed me for years there was a huge difference between a leader and a boss. I learned so much from creative leaders who wanted nothing more but to share their knowledge with me for preparation of higher opportunities. When you're invested in the growth of employees there's no time left in the day for micromanaging. ~ Tim

[@anthonymonge7815]

I agree. I was fortunate to have some of the best Navy Chiefs train me in leadership when I was an officer. Once you have a good handle on leadership, your people feel they want to follow you not because they have to but because they want to. As a leader, you provide them with all the tools they need and provide cover for issues that arise. If they did something great, it was because of their effort. If things went south, it was because I failed. Give them room to grow and the desire to succeed and they will do great things.

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​@@anthonymonge7815 Indeed. I would also add that being a leader is sensationalized more today. It sounds cool. Unfortunately, the hype creates a cloudy definition. Some of the misinterpretation could be the effects from the "be your own boss" movement. Here's the issue. A percentage of people today that are blessed to be their own boss don't have employees to lead due to advanced technology. Most people use the term boss because of ownership - and mistakenly use leadership in the same context. However, it's not the same agreement. Leadership requires a third party to influence. ~Tim

[@16goals99]

😊

[@shehlamohsin8177]

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[@johnmwangi8706]

Wisdom - its time i do something unique 4 myself

[@asonyutonny7635]

When the world changes, mgt(authority) fails and leadership(responsibility) is what works.. 💯💯💯

[@alfredeinstein8801]

Leaders are built in attitudes. Most managers are stereo type but there Leader managers and these people make the big difference. Well said Seth.

[@nehakabirlearning]

Leadership and management are distinct concepts, but both play crucial roles in organizational success. Understanding the differences between the two can shed light on how they contribute to making a difference in an organization. *Leadership* > Vision and Inspiration: > Innovation and Change > Relationships and Influence > Risk-taking > Long-term Focus *Management* > Planning and Organizing > Implementation and Control > Problem-Solving > Authority and Control > Short-term Focus

[@user-fg7zy7jb2u]

I was locked in during this lesson, what a presentation!

[@sherylestorco7189]

The starting vedio caught up my attention, I realised that in order for us to win the game we need to think, and do our tactics and start to manage on how it's gonna work. Thank you so much Mr. Godin for sharing your amazing knowledge.

[@A_QuestioningSoul]

Absolutely amazing! Invaluable gems, not only for professional, but also personal life. This is why KZbin is important.👌🏾👌🏾

[@HenryLam54]

1:38 (I've only given this speech once..) OMG.. this is one of the best public speech I have ever seen. The way that Seth uses presentation slides is MASTERFUL!!! 😮👏

[@SamarElatta]

The best way I ever heard leadership vs. Management explained. Just shared it with my clients. Every leader should hear this!

[@ecuadorvideos]

One of the best speeches I have ever seen

[@eddygan325]

Wow, I have listen to Seith for a while, this is first time I heard he talk about "Dukkha" in Buddhism. 👍🍀

[@krisnandayogatama1401]

This presentation is so damn good. Seth's really nailed it and gave us a lot of new ways of thinking. Great to see him back again on the stage.

[@theswingmechanic]

Can you explain to me then what his point is? I just hear a bunch of analogies and can’t make the connection to business.

[@dillonjames134]

@@theswingmechanic I’m with you. I think a lot of what he said was fluff.

[@zaazletsgo1944]

This guy is amazing! From the word Go, he's blazing.

[@meiaishanr]

A genius. Very inspiring insights yet thoughtful to the human domain..

[@Talkinglife]

to be important in some way Cost can make a difference in deciding on a college. Your help made a big difference. It may not matter to you, but it makes a world of difference to me.

[@rishiocity]

Genius of our times! Thank you, Seth

[@Mr.Monta77]

There are a billion ‘geniuses’ on youtube.

[@sridharanvenugopalan]

@@Mr.Monta77 in

[@lindanorris3226]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING US SIR 👏💙🌎

[@SimplyAileen76]

This video helps me to understand more the value of true leaders!

[@cheekza9245]

I am dumbfounded! Eye opener presentation.... Thank you

[@waterfall_dreamer7634]

I've read his book, 'The Dip'. But, this was so much better.

[@mohammadhosseinrohani2406]

Excellent, Transparent Professor.

[@DrBoFitCare]

Seth is always amazing - thank you for sharing this

[@tomaszcz_k]

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[@PhirunKao]

Seth Godin is tremendously great. I'm look forward to meeting him on Next MBA Marketing soon.

[@emersonmazuze9573]

In short time this presentation Changed my mind

[@mbacasestudy]

Very nice content

[@cscglobalalumni]

Very true, leadership requires managers to be able to step up and take responsibility for setting the direction for the future which inspires people to keep pace of how the world is evolving.

[@martindunn4470]

No leaders inspire workers to step up.

[@sachintatkare5051]

39.00...true example of leadership quality. 😊

[@MissMxoli]

Sawubona is South African in Zulu. Not sure if I heard it when I visited Kenya.but I get the message being share and enjoyed it

[@urvashimishra3837]

What an excellent talk! Learnt a lot! ❤❤❤

[@maryalexander3100]

Leaders take responsibility" love it🍎👌💫

[@KateVolmanMedia]

Seth is always so great. I would love to see you feature entrepreneur & author Matthew Kelly on your channel. He's written over 30 books including The Dream Manager and The Culture Solution.

[@MillersLanguageSchool]

A Great video! Thank you, dear teacher!

[@AlbertBudica]

Great speech! Thank you!

[@kalulutv3638]

This more than class lecture 🙌🏿

[@digitalstrategyandmarketing]

This is true. Leadership is hard, it stands out, it makes you vulnerable yet bold at the same time. Leadership takes the hit of making things different. I thank God I'm pursuing a unique path in solving how businesses approach marketing and embracing technology.

[@karisowilly4919]

i have learn something now between leadership and managemnet

[@yellowdough2001]

Empathy = the path to customer traction Leaders finds process, managers find roads …. Loops …compass, strategy, volunteer

[@pavelv.134]

Awesome! I don't know which is the question, but answer is yes!

[@trevoryingwane5714]

Amazing insights, thanks.

[@sombh1971]

Brilliant, nay supremely inspiring...

[@checon.pesquisa]

Great Video! Thank you for the advice

[@kalenhayman7824]

Loved this thank you!

[@yachtierealestate245]

Everything is good until it is not, brilliant.

[@jiezheng2967]

Omg! I love this speech!

[@ConquerLeadership]

Oh this is damn good... And easy to follow and understand. I love how Seth is able to present and talk in simple and plain language

[@yujieliao536]

Awesome video! Very inspiring!

[@rahulmurdeshwar3776]

Absolutely fantastic 👏👏👏

[@shivamsoni6089]

19:22 A great thing to learn.

[@OutiANyman]

Just love this.

[@HARISH_AR]

Realised Why leader turn manager struggle...,🎯

[@ronjcharity]

Great presentation.

[@TruePsyker]

Leadership is just about pushing the boundaries (and sometimes breaking the rules) and assertion (but not necessarily responsibility). There is nothing more. Excellent speech though.

[@MrMuckmat]

I really enjoyed This !

[@lcruz2783]

I am glad I stopped to watch this video, it was refreshing and a great inspiration for change

[@not_potato2188]

Naabot ko diri kay ana among instructor HAHAHAHA

[@danielreid3447]

Quit in the dip, sure. Question. How do you know it's the dip? Fabulous presentation.

[@antoniodossantos5960]

Great Video 🌅🌅

[@vernonshaw3607]

fantastic speech

[@ThugLifeModafocah]

God damn, the write your own story story is fucking amazing.

[@henryomorodion4534]

l find it also amazing. thanks

[@kithcornfield5577]

Great video!

[@PRESCRIPTIVELIVINGDIAGNOSEPRES]

The problem with common sense is that it isn't common. Damn painful to have it because you then have to deal with those who never learned to think.

[@bethriungu6434]

Brilliant, just BRILLIANT!

[@mppdidi9436]

Instant like ! Cheers

[@Qtechbh]

What it comes down to at the end is problem solving (skills)...

[@Anannt_Urjaa]

Creative Skills. #GammaConsciousness

[@nkgudih]

A leader understands one and only one thing: You cannot motivate people, people are self-motivating. Inspiring, coaching yes. Leaders inspire, and manager instruct

[@Mr.Monta77]

Not true. People are different and respond to various stimula. There is not one ‘solution’ for all people. A good leader will adjust his behaviour and strategy according to the requirements of the situation, which of course will change dynamically depending of the market etc. Your statement is reductionist and borderline comical.

[@nkgudih]

@@Mr.Monta77 u reply is childish, arrogant and does not deserve and engagement. Ever thought why there are leadership styles?

[@paddeler666]

@@nkgudih your comment truly is reductionistic. It's a one dimensional solution for a multidimensional problem which never works. Yes, people do motivate themselfes primarly but you can also motivate them externaly even on short and long term.

[@magicpotion8]

Some people need instruction, some people need inspiration…

[@waylonmercy8125]

when people try to give advice especially people that work in management they are nasty about it and come off as a smart Alec people would be more open to advise and learning if it was done with respect which it rarely is

[@euclidespena4210]

Leadership is an action, the boss sometimes is a status

[@shayanshoaib797]

i wish he was my teacher/mentor better than all of my university professors.

[@MichaelWilliams-lo3ix]

Brilliant

[@Myconstituency]

Fantabulous

[@martinmbugua7294]

very insightful

[@sumika80]

Fantastic!

[@Costarluv007]

Don't quit in the dip. I hear you clearly there

[@musakeita6353]

this man is really great ....he helps me with my leadership skills

[@ionutuss]

the truth in this makes me wanna cry. i felt being wrong all loong

[@emiligargalaca]

Excelent!!!!

[@tristonmckay2382]

Powerful

[@robinnautiyal2701]

Awesome 👏

[@drlepora1]

Thank you so much for sharing great content!

[@MrBijaya1234]

"It's said Heisenberg was there, but it's not certain" really got me! lol he should have added "Pauli was excluded"

[@huttonp1]

Yeah, and nobody seemed to get the joke haha

[@TheRobinrosenberg]

Lovely, I missed it :D

[@tommytuomaala9087]

a leader needs to bee good at management as a manager need to be a good leader. leadership = shortgame of change, management =longame of sustaineability..

[@TFVW]

An amazing lecture.👍

[@gabrielabardy]

O mundo seria melhor sem vencedores.

[@dmitrizhilyaev]

my teachers made me watch this for free 2 points

[@vishnumoorthy8859]

Good teachers u have.

[@ApostateltsopA]

Be sure you thank them.

[@debbydebby4544]

Your teacher is an amazing person 👍

[@aramotselaw3794]

I’m sure you gained more than only 2 points from this knowledge 😉

[@tomk6005]

Abhijit

[@LET333]

Excellent

[@mbuotidemsunday8382]

Nice one

[@user-kh5pj8cd5b]

Constant improvement

[@qualitygyan3008]

Sometimes I seriously gets surprised, we as a leaders or managers or learned personal aren't we know these things already? its the intent and courage which lacks within ourselves. We know so many good things but hesitant or sometimes unaware when and where it is to be used. Think yourself once are we really unaware about such expectations. How much have we implemented after moving out of this seminar? My comment is not against Godin , he is absolutely a true guide.

[@Umeldaraje]

A lot of good information and details about leadership but also a lot of confusion between leader and manager positions. Leadership is a skill not a position so mixed all the 3 makes sense to knowledgeable people but is confusing a lot of people just entering the workforce. This will put a lot of pressure on them as the presentation is going back and forward between the 2 and exploring a lot of qualities that will take time to grasp and learn. The Icarus story is totally taken out of the real legend to make his point but he forgets to mention that his dad (Daedalus) did get out of the labyrinth by following his own advice.

[@AndrewEllisAndymanout]

Outstanding lecture!