Management is Dead, Leading is the Key
As a leader, your ultimate goal is to drive your team to success. However, success doesn’t come from just managing your team – it comes from leading them. By leading your team, you inspire them to achieve greatness, rather than just guiding them through the motions. In this post, we’ll explore why you should lead your team, rather than just managing them.
What is the difference between managing and leading?
Managing and leading are two distinct styles of management. Managing involves overseeing the work of your team and making sure that tasks are completed efficiently and on time. While this is an essential function, it doesn’t necessarily inspire your team to go above and beyond. Leading, on the other hand, involves inspiring your team to achieve greatness and reach their full potential. When you lead your team, you empower them to take ownership of their work, to be creative, and to collaborate with each other.
Why is leading better than managing?
Leading is better than managing because it inspires your team to achieve more than they thought possible. When you lead your team, you show them that you trust and value their abilities, which in turn makes them more engaged and motivated. This leads to increased productivity, better teamwork, and ultimately, greater success.
When you manage your team, you run the risk of stifling creativity and innovation. By providing strict guidelines and micromanaging tasks, you limit your team’s ability to be creative and take ownership of their work. This can lead to a stagnant work environment where your team members are disengaged and uninspired.
On the other hand, when you lead your team, you provide them with a sense of purpose and direction. By setting clear goals and objectives and empowering your team to achieve them, you create a culture of collaboration and innovation. Your team members feel more invested in their work, which leads to greater job satisfaction and retention.
How can you become a better leader?
Becoming a better leader involves shifting your focus from managing tasks to inspiring your team. Here are some tips to help you make the transition:
- Lead by example – Show your team that you’re committed to the same goals and values that you expect them to uphold.
- Communicate clearly and often – Provide your team with clear guidance and direction, and make sure that everyone is on the same page.
- Empower your team – Give your team members the autonomy to make decisions and take ownership of their work.
- Encourage creativity and collaboration – Provide opportunities for your team members to brainstorm and work together to solve problems.
- Celebrate successes – Acknowledge the accomplishments of your team members and celebrate their successes.
Leading your team, rather than just managing them, is the key to achieving long-term success. By inspiring your team to reach their full potential, you create a culture of innovation, collaboration, and engagement. As a leader, you have the power to unlock the full potential of your team members and drive them to success.
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JM Ryerson founded and sold 3 businesses and is now helping leadership teams do the same. He is an Author, Leadership & Performance Coach, International Speaker, and host of the Let’s Go Win podcast who has been building companies and leading sales teams for over 20 years. JM is the co-founder and CEO of Let’s Go Win whose mission is to increase leadership, enhance culture, and help teams achieve peak performance. JM’s great passions are inspiring people to live their best lives and become open to what life has in store for them. His ultimate goal is to give others the tools that will allow them to transcend their self-limiting beliefs. JM was raised in Montana and lives in Boca Raton, Florida with his wife Lisa and their two amazing boys.
