Manager or Leader?

The difference between one managerial style and the other is small and subtle, but may explain either success or failure in the company.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

An article in Bnet remarks that when a manager uses a strong style, in which he is no pushover, there is the risk of playing someone else’s games, instead of its own.

Being recognized as some whose achievements are based on aggressiveness and tough leadership may not be the best option, especially in those environments where intelligence is a key success factor.

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