There is a definite difference between leaders and managers.
Think of all the great leaders you have known or read about. Their lists of achievements were legendary in their fields. They existed years ago and they still exist today. The one thread that ties them all together is, “They understand the difference between leadership and management.” They are also very good at both.
Leadership defines who you are. It is the fiber of what drives you. The core values that you believe in. When you realize this you will begin to act differently. When you understand that the weight of your words are carried by everyone in your store. You set the tone and pace of your business just by the way that you interact with your team. You will begin to develop a clear vision of what leadership should be and eventually your team will get it too.
Managing is a skill that is learned. It is a skill that is developed by on the job training. You became a manager because you understood your company. You understood the systems and were able to execute them. You were able to train others to do the same. You earned the right to manage the systems. So now you are a manager. Please do not misunderstand my point. I realize that it takes talent and dedication to become management material. The point is that managing is only half of the equation.
It is usually at this point where the lines become blurred for some. Understanding that you have to lead your people but manage your systems is tricky. This blurry area is also the number one reason that businesses have the huge turnover numbers that exist to day. When you manage your people instead of your systems you tend to stifle your staff. There is no learning but a lot of tasks are being completed. There tends to be an overall lack of respect toward the management team. There also tends to be very little retention which effectively cripples a store. Why? There are always new faces. You are spending a lot of time hiring and training when you could be spending time developing talent.
Effective leadership with your people will eliminate all of this. You decide what defines you. Then decide what will define your team. Move forward with a vision that creates excitement and opportunity. Get your people involved and learn from them. Be dedicated to an idea everyday. Be sure that everyone understands it and helps develop a store vision so they can believe in it also. When all of this is in place then you can balance it with managing the systems. Systems are designed to help move roadblocks for your people. Systems are necessary to conduct business.
Learn this our profits grow, and your people grow. You will be happier and they will love you for it.
Frosty
A leader is best when people barely know that he exists.Less good when they obey and acclaim him.Worse when they fear and despise him.Fail to honor people, and they fail to honor you.But of a good leader, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled,they will say, "We did this ourselves." -- Lao-Tzu
Think of all the great leaders you have known or read about. Their lists of achievements were legendary in their fields. They existed years ago and they still exist today. The one thread that ties them all together is, “They understand the difference between leadership and management.” They are also very good at both.
Leadership defines who you are. It is the fiber of what drives you. The core values that you believe in. When you realize this you will begin to act differently. When you understand that the weight of your words are carried by everyone in your store. You set the tone and pace of your business just by the way that you interact with your team. You will begin to develop a clear vision of what leadership should be and eventually your team will get it too.
Managing is a skill that is learned. It is a skill that is developed by on the job training. You became a manager because you understood your company. You understood the systems and were able to execute them. You were able to train others to do the same. You earned the right to manage the systems. So now you are a manager. Please do not misunderstand my point. I realize that it takes talent and dedication to become management material. The point is that managing is only half of the equation.
It is usually at this point where the lines become blurred for some. Understanding that you have to lead your people but manage your systems is tricky. This blurry area is also the number one reason that businesses have the huge turnover numbers that exist to day. When you manage your people instead of your systems you tend to stifle your staff. There is no learning but a lot of tasks are being completed. There tends to be an overall lack of respect toward the management team. There also tends to be very little retention which effectively cripples a store. Why? There are always new faces. You are spending a lot of time hiring and training when you could be spending time developing talent.
Effective leadership with your people will eliminate all of this. You decide what defines you. Then decide what will define your team. Move forward with a vision that creates excitement and opportunity. Get your people involved and learn from them. Be dedicated to an idea everyday. Be sure that everyone understands it and helps develop a store vision so they can believe in it also. When all of this is in place then you can balance it with managing the systems. Systems are designed to help move roadblocks for your people. Systems are necessary to conduct business.
Learn this our profits grow, and your people grow. You will be happier and they will love you for it.
Frosty
A leader is best when people barely know that he exists.Less good when they obey and acclaim him.Worse when they fear and despise him.Fail to honor people, and they fail to honor you.But of a good leader, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled,they will say, "We did this ourselves." -- Lao-Tzu
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