Top 10 Differences Between Managers and Leaders

[@mrflip-flop3198]

"Managers change things, Leaders change the world." Very important distinction right there. Makes perfect sense.

[@Tidulz00]

I initially clicked on this to get some help with an essay, but ended up leaving not only educated, but really inspired. Thank you!

[@katmomsing]

Ten differences between managers and leaders: 1) Essence: stability/change 2) Rules: make/break 3) Approach: plans detail/sets direction 4) Culture: execute/shape 5) Conflict: avoid/use 6) Direction: existing roads/new roads 7) Credit: take/give 8) Decisions: make/facilitate 9) Vision: tell/sell 10) Style: transactional/transformational

[@Serge027]

My professor showed this in our leadership class. Just awesome. Had to watch it more than once.

[@realsqueek]

I've watched this multiple times over the past few years and it always makes me think about if I'm being a manager or a leader with my staff. I would like to think I am a leader and they would follow.

[@EAriniello]

With years of significant growth and experience in the area of management and leadership, I can say, Scott is right on! Scott, I am very imrpessed! To setting the direction, breaking the rules, and new roads!

[@Simmy56]

Managers do all of these things as well. The distinction between managers and leaders is often hyped up and reflects a stereotypical bifurcation rather than a qualitatively distinct reality. In truth, many leaders need to manage operations and many managers need to inspire people.

[@Deferio]

Exactly right.

[@andrewwilliamhall2713]

Scott you put in to words what people feel! Well said!

[@celbridge25]

I'm a second year masters student, I found this extremely on point, thank you.

[@eblouisa]

Hi, Scott, I'm in college right now as I write this comment and this video is in my studies you talked about how you lead not manage your staff. And that alone says a lot because there are a lot of churches as well as the company's don't know the difference between the two. And for me, it will take me a long way in whichever to go. Thank you, Scott.

[@christiantaylor5385]

Concise and [the] presentation on point; you've provided direction, as it is only unto those who listen to understand the purpose of what your describing.

[@CountessExplosivo]

Thank you, Mr. Williams. Tomorrow morning I will start my new post as Office Manager. I have been so nervous because I have always been a leader but never a "manager". I searched for "tips for new managers" and this video is the first I watched. How glad I am that I found this. Thank you SO much for helping me realize that I can continue leading my co-workers without having to manage them. You have helped me so much without ever actually meeting me. Keep posting these gems. You gained a subscriber.

[@jamesedavis8137]

This is a great description to understanding what I need to do in my personal goals for success.

[@ScottWilliamsOKC]

That is cool, I have had several people mention the video has been shared in their college studies. Tell your professor I said thanks

[@pamelahodges2120]

My professor is also using this video in Managerial Psychology ... At Colorado Technical University- online! Thanks so much! Amazing info right here.

[@ScottWilliamsOKC]

Ella Hodges thank you for sharing. Tell your professor I said what’s up

[@jasonhudgins1468]

We are currently using this video in Organizational Behavior as part of the EMBA program at Howard University. Thanks for your insight!

@@jasonhudgins1468 2020, PJATK Introduction to Managing

[@deniseslater4030]

My professor is also using the video in Leadership Principles and Practices at Union University in Jackson, TN for an online class.

[@selflovesciencepodcast867]

I'm very impressed with this video. I'm sad to say the my manager is leaving my company and she's been the ideal leader, supporting, motivating and constructive. She was the anti-manager. She encouraged idea building and freedom to choose how the work gets done. I love this video because it reinforces my beliefs about the best people to work with. My former leader, not manager, acted as a partner with me in our business rather than a person who needed to breathe down my neck and enforce unimportant guidelines and regulations. I grew instead of retreated as a result.

[@melvinstolk8191]

Hi there. I am an upcoming manager. Is it possible that you'd be able to teach me some tips?

[@selflovesciencepodcast867]

@@melvinstolk8191 I am now a leader myself and have had the opportunity to be surrounded by really incredible leadership. 1. If you're managing people, create the goals together. 2. You can be responsible for the "what" of what the team needs to get done and allow the team to drive the "how" of what to get done. This is the agile approach to leadership. 3. Allow the team to make mistakes. Failures trigger emotional responses which lead to change. If the team is afraid of a leader breathing over their necks, they will never grow. They will only retreat. Focus on what the team is doing well, take those success steps and apply them to your next round of work. If the team fails at 99/100 things, analyze what part of the *process* isn't working. Never focus on making people wrong. If employees are not succeeding, fix the process and coach the people.

[@briannanicole1851]

Great video! Gave some excellent points on leadership, not only at work but in life! Thank you!

[@klabnif5735]

my left ear fitting to lead. My right still on its manager tip though.

[@alienguitarist88]

LOL. I thought my headphones were broken 'cause of this damn video. Asshat!

[@GirlAlmighty93x]

same hahaha

[@JulianKane]

@@alienguitarist88 I pulled my earplugs off one by one to figure out what was going on

[@1stanzione]

Your depiction between the role of the Manager and the role of a Leader was perfect!

[@pamelaparker4370]

I love this guy! I'm not 'religious' in the traditional sense but I really connect to how Scott presents his ideas. Keep at it!

[@k3lv1nchanthaf29]

You are so totally right about Leader and management . Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@twhite1239]

To real🙏🏿 Had to watch for my Hospitality Management and Leadership Class. 2nd year Culinary Arts Student.

[@ScottWilliamsOKC]

T White That’s awesome... I love hearing the different spaces and places that use this video. From Ivy League Businesses Classes, to Fortune 500 companies, Boy Scouts, TSA, non-profits, school systems, pharmaceutical companies, oil and gas, aeronautical, pro sports and hospitality management/culinary arts. 👍🏾

[@michaelbluemlingjr1535]

This video brought a lot of information to the surface on the topic of leadership. As a leader you have to understand and deliver in your role. The reason why is because people are depending on you and looking to you to make the decisions that will ultimately affect them one way or another on a daily basis. On the otter hand as a manager you are focusing more on the fact that your employees have a job to do and your role is to ensure that job gets completed on time. These are two very different approaches and this video does a great job of comparing and contrasting between the two. The B.E.C.C analogy was perfectly stated and the concept is excellent. Thank you for sharing the information!

[@francinpinto]

Excellent for all Businesses. Leaders Build. Thank you Scott

[@ScottWilliamsOKC]

you are welcome

[@teo.wavfiles]

Great great speech, Gave me a valuable insight about my way of being a manager sorry a leader and my current manager I 'll let you know when I 'll get his job

[@wait...what...]

So good I watched it twice. Thank you for the reassurance that I'm headed in the right direction.

[@ScottWilliamsOKC]

That's awesome... 2 is generally better than 1. :)

[@deepanagarajanllp4409]

great

[@SoUNeekly]

I'm a college student and is taking various classes on management vs. leadership. This video has helped me put everything in perspective of my classes in a straightforward manner. This video was awesome and thank you for sharing.

[@nancyrichards5555]

Excellent! Clear, concise, great examples. Graphics, just right!

[@jjwebster7892]

There are 3 vids in particular which I rely on to re-instate &/or re-affirm myself in, & to myself when needed; two are yours. Thank You 4 being You...

[@philwaite5901]

I am about to embark on an program for aspiring leaders and I just want to say that this video inspired me and summed up 100% the difference. I am extremely fortunate that I follow an amazing leader who is giving me complete support and energy to help me to become the leader I want to be. Thanks for this video it is fantastic :D

[@Player-lhor1013]

this is a great video, not just for the corporate culture but for students. thank you for providing a very uplifting perspective.

[@fabulousmarigold8937]

Soo true.. I see these differences really happen in hospital where I work. Thank you Scott.

[@leonrupertie4322]

thank you for those words of differentiation really unluck a new sight of administration for myself

[@anilagrawal2601]

Wow, @Scott Williams, that's the most valuable summary of managers versus leaders I have ever seen. You have eloquently laid out the key differences, and effectively communicated the value that leaders bring to people. Bravo! I am glad I found your video. Congratulations!

[@TrippAtkinson]

"A leader… is not worried about positional equity or formal authority because they know they are in the business of creating a tribe and developing more leaders." Thanks for sharing this, Scott!

[@sumatag]

I have a leadership component in a few of my classes and I always show this video!!! GREAT MESSAGE!!!!

[@ScottWilliamsOKC]

It's never the wrong time to do the right thing. Glad to hear about the success, sorry to hear abt the season of mild depression. Glad to hear your new season is awesome.

[@Dostan8bay]

my left ear sure enjoyed this video :)

[@JulianKane]

HAHAHAHHAHAHHAHA!!!

[@freemind2025]

Dostan8bay lmaooooo I was like WTH!

[@Adventure2wheelDan]

[@victoriahiggs6467]

I REALLY LIKE THE WAY HE DEFINED THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MANAGER AND A LEADER.HE TALKED ABOUT ENCOURAGERMENT. I FILL LIKE THATS #1

[@abrahamglover808]

good video, something to remember though that you need attributes from both sides depending on the staff and the task at hand. What is also really good to note is that the roles of leadership, management and follow for any individual should change depending on what is needed to deliver the best. sometime leaders need to follow and mangers need to lead

[@unclemikmusic]

The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do! What a powerful message! Awe inspiring, thanks for the lesson on management and leadership Scott, that was brilliant! Uncle Mik

[@chrisjudilla1013]

Im going to a team lead position interview later today and just viewed this. Thank you very much for this Scott.

[@shannonlee2986]

That was amazing. Thank you for sharing! I understood more about the difference between managers and leaders in that 5 minute video than reading several books and articles.

[@Lalou231]

This is an amazing video. You must be a true leader. Cause this speech encourage to become something. Thank you Mr Williams!

[@kevinferreira353]

You are the realest brother!!! i have been saying all of these things. I AM A LEADER. I'm so glad i seen this video. I needed this.

[@RoNa8998]

Scott, I just finished watching the video. This is probably one of the best, if not the best, example of defining the two! Great job and thanks for sharing! Rob

[@Video-Connects]

Well said. Resources are managed - People are led - Thanks for this post

[@peaceharmonysolution]

Kudos Scott Williams this is one great presentation. I absolutely love, believe and live this philosophy. Thanks for sharing.

[@Liveoutdoors321]

Excellent work! Concise, inspirational, and easy to follow. Would love to see more from you

[@Brianna2flyy]

I really love this video. It really inspired me to want to be more of a leader. I've always felt as if I was a leader, now I KNOW I am one. Thanks Mr. Williams for the inspiring info.

[@babybry311]

this was said very well. i have been feeling a little overwhelmed this week your vision has helped enlighten me. thanks for the video

[@HeavySakONuts]

Excellent, excellent take on the differences between the two roles. Both are needed and appreciated. One cant survive without the other. Nonetheless, a leader is a special person. We can train to be a great manager, where I feel Leaders are created.

[@TheMolinaris]

very inspirational message ... believe you can make a difference ... do not just think it ... make it happened

[@tombartoll]

This video is really inspirational !!! I've watched it twice in class. "Productivity & Human Performance", and my other course: "Creativity, Change & the 21st Century Leader". Congratulations!! Thank you!!!

[@JenniferDacon]

i agree i think showing the differences really helped me. thank you for pointing out the differences that's why i see sometimes it gets confused.... as i deal with work situations. good video. i didn't know the difference until listening to your video ty ty

[@ScottWilliamsOKC]

Thx, I'm glad it helped you to distinguish between the two

[@rbl777]

nice, inspiring the more you give, the more you get - you are on the right train of thought

[@valpentony4199]

Fantastic piece of work, I have a job interview in a few days and this has given me lots of clairty on the subject, thank you

[@BigOldScout]

I wish I ran into you some 23 years ago. I wouldn't have ran into a form of depression. (Nothing major) It was around seven years ago because of anger, I took a project, started "bending" some rules (basically what you just pointed out.) and found myself being promoted. The best note a Manager gave me while giving me a promotion was, “he only cares about doing the right thing, and that is why he is currently the best.” Your speech is, “The best.” Keep it up!

[@narrowgate777]

Thank you for this video! I would describe myself as leaning more toward the leadership side, with a tad of manager!

[@eiolaplata]

Me encantó. No solo por la claridad, sino además por lo inspirador.

[@mcdonaldsonappiah5704]

You got me nodding throughout, Scott! A great and precise masterpiece!!!

[@XXMatter4454XX]

Great Video, give excellent insight on what I like to become as I move up in to the leadership role!

[@yizzlelegman3051]

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[@MrFwatts1]

I Thank You This is excellent the way you explain leadership & managers. I absolutely believe and live this philosophy. Again thanks for sharing.

[@ScottWilliamsOKC]

Thanks

[@angeleyes4488]

We watched this video in my Org Behavior class. The entire piece resonated with the majority of us. Thanks for positing!

[@nathanmbwata9804]

i absolutely love it, you have got me inspired thanks a lot for this sharing the expansion of the world needs the leaders, you were great at your explanations indeed hats off

[@craftychinurse5240]

This video was on my required reference for my Ed.D course! Great video! Thanks

[@SARthushara]

Amazing. understood the different. Thank you Scott

[@puzzdaprince]

I was directed here by my professor Leadership at Empire State College, this is a really good video and quite inspirational.

[@shahidmasood5937]

Excellent explanation to distinguish between a Manager and Leader. Clarified my concept. I feel more confident now to pursue job interviews for Leadership positions.

[@thomasdatro6846]

Excellent, succinct video about leadership v management. Those looking for further literature on this topic can research the following scholastic authors; Denhardt, Starling, Drucker, Pink, the list is endless. Mr. Williams, keep up the good work !

[@000deol]

Thanks you Scott Williams. I just understand myself with your clip !!!!!! a big evolution in my self comprehension.

[@daintellekt]

Brilliant explanation, very well articulated !

[@otwordsone]

Damn..everything you said about leaders is exactly what my boss is and does...and why I'll be loyal to him for life, he's a badass that gets stuff done and it makes me want to strive to be like him. Now I'm starting manager training(which lead me to look up this video in the first place) hoping to get better insight of what I'm getting myself into haha

[@NemoTheBeastGamer]

Absolutely brilliant, thankyou for putting this together! I personally believe the 2 must be combined in equal parts to really succeed in a professional environment.

[@beatofangelz]

Thank You Scott Williams !! Dear God ! i'm still searching my self in this life. I live in France and everyone is judging you, 'cause you don't have diploma, so you'll never know how to manage correctly. And with this video, i realized that i'm not a manager kind, but a LEADER ! I'm ready to change de world now ! ;D Be Safe !

[@RonieDelaCruz-v9k]

Very well presented! I think, I would consider myself to be a leader rather than a manager. After getting touched by the presentation, the insights gained in this video would be of great help to us especially the neophyte leaders. This section is very much work-fulfilling on the discharge of our mandate being a leader in our school. Thank you for this educational video. .

[@macnorris7721]

Beautiful explanation

[@TheKatracha219]

This video really pumps my drive to move forward...

[@Jahztee]

Thanks for the insight as I work this Adaptive Leadership piece in government. You've assisted me with a great selling point. Keep doing great things!

[@htwootwo]

Best part was - True leader-test : if my formal authority would be removed would people still gladly follow me? Great talk -worth watching many times.

[@aprilmayne8028]

Scott Williams. You literally have me in tears over here! lol. You just described me to a T! This was soo refreshing! I have felt like this for YEARS and always felt extremely different from others around me. Not running into other leader types..i guess. I have just begun attending college courses in business management. This video was part of my homework for my 2nd day of school and I must say...I LOVE THIS VIDEO. Question for you though. Is management the only type of career for a person who feels they are a natural leader? I am currently going for my bachelors in Human Resources. Listening to this video just put some fire under my butt!! Lol. I would like to tap in to my full potential and have had WAYY too much bad experience with managers. So I am wondering if that is the best career move.

[@wait...what...]

+April Riley Sorry if this is old, but I think you can do both. I have a great manager in my job right now but it's because he also displays these characteristics of a leader. I often watch this video to remind me of the kind of supervisor/leader, that I want to be. If you want to be an HR manager, go for it. Managers and leaders don't have to be two separate things, and from my experience, HR people that have these kind of people skills are GOLD! As HR, you can identify the job fit and help take people to the next level in cultivating talent from within the company. My HR lady helped me to identify the skills I needed for promotion and I can't thank her enough! - Oh, and she's not even manager, but we love her.

[@aprilmayne8028]

Thanks for responding :-). Great managers are rare. Even more rare to find one that has leadership skills, so if you have one..that is awesome :-). This became one of my biggest obstacles while in this class. It left me wondering what exactly they expected us to learn..lol. When I read your response, it made perfect sense. Thanks ;-) I am still enrolled in HR Management and on my 4th term. Ive always known managers to be just that, and HR to be the ones to just handle alot of bs for their company. I guess it really just depends on the person, and the company. I really hope to be able to work for an awesome company, and make a difference. I am one of those rare people who CARES about fitting the right person with the right job/position (things just work/run better that way!), and watch the company and the individual grow from it.

[@Along1000m]

A good leader's BECC concept's perfectly explained and well needed in organizations. Love the simplicity of your message.

[@damarisbobadilla2891]

This is an amazing and inspirational video. We should all aspire to be leaders!

[@iilglobalinc]

Nice insight Scott Williams. Great leaders will inspire and create more leaders!

[@williamtitze]

Great presentation. Definitely worth sharing, thanks.

[@tacos394]

nice video :) wanted to review for my Introduction to Management Exam on Monday, and I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would!

[@ScottWilliamsOKC]

glad you enjoyed it... good luck on that exam

[@dapperlevi8288]

This video is SOOOOOO inspiring ! wow! Thank You Scott

[@charlesharris4034]

This is one if the most motivating videos I've seen in a long time! Thank you!!

[@leapedacademy1427]

Great video. The clarity will serve us all well

[@JTGoran]

Watched this a little while ago and put this in place as captain of my football team. All I can say is thank you

[@avosolakian3150]

Amazing video Scott, in 5:49 minutes you taught me a lot of things and also inspired me and motivated me as well, keep up the great job

[@raghushetty2833]

one of the best video, I have seen. Thank you Scott Williams.

[@anootoshsarkar686]

Hi Sir, First of all, Thank you very much for this great video, I enjoy and learn a lot from your content. I am more on the leader side, but I strongly think after watching your video that, in a corporate environment it's really great to be a bit of both...I'm thinking like 60% manager, 40% Leader...I may be wrong though, in which case please let me know what you think. I'm in dire need of good advice about which side I should choose, should I be a Leader, or is it being a manager that would benefit me more in a corporate setting, especially when I'm an aspiring entrepreneur. You see, I've been working as a senior analyst for about 6 years now and I've worked with great companies. I want to learn all I can about how I to lead a team with influence but, I'm more used to watching managers managing people from a positional standpoint which most of the time does not go too well, cuz they tend to become bossy and aggressive causing the team members to lose motivation and slack productivity. Hence, I'm really confused which model I should choose when I get the full fledged responsibility of leading a team as a manager. Please help me with this confusion, I need to clear my mind on this and I need your help/advice badly. Thank you, Anootosh.

[@shaik5ayaz]

Very good method of describing the difference between Manager and Leader. Thanks you very much its was truly informative and inspiring.

[@KellyGrace]

Hello Scott Williams, BECC sounds like a solid Biblical premise for raising kids too. They need to know we're for them, we're with them, we're behind them, and we're WATCHING them. Inspiring video.

[@JeremyJulian]

Great video and a great representation of what I preach every day around my organization. Been following your blog and this was very well done. Great job.

[@aridhaprassetya1059]

thank you so much for the great summary. can't help to write and tell my students about what you tell me today. Again, thank you so much.

[@Mr_ELF]

Awesome Mr. Williams, thanks for uploading this video. You're one of a kind. God bless!

[@mmallajosyula]

Very Good Presentation...... We Liked it... Come up with more stuff.........Thanks

[@arminrau-makingstartupspro7878]

Great stuff! Leading is showing the way. Managing is planning, organising, controlling. You need a mixture of both, I guess.

[@ScottWilliamsOKC]

I'm glad you enjoyed it... and more importantly glad you retained the info.