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Building Your Influence in the Newsroom
Module 1 - What is a Leader?

Leading vs. Managing

A manager is not necessarily a leader, but a journalist does not have to be a manager to be a leader. Let’s look at the difference between leading and managing.

Managers typically take care of the inner-workings of the business. They establish systems, create rules and procedures and oversee day-to-day operations.

Leading can be done by a manager of an organization, but it is also a role that can be taken on by others. Leading involves motivating and inspiring people, either directly or indirectly. Leaders are seen as collaborative, visionary and in touch with the needs of a staff. Leaders have a high level of personal involvement in a company or project. They are able to set the tone with their behavior and attitude (leading by example) and influence decisions (credibility and power).

Both skill sets—management and leadership—are needed to achieve organizational goals. Depending on the size of an organization, management and leadership roles may be carried out by the same person, or by multiple managers who carry out the two roles.

Source: Steve Robbins - “The Difference Between Managing and Leading”,
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