If an audience was asked to describe a profoundly inspirational and influential individual from any firm, from a big corporation to a small start-up, we would probably hear two separate roles and their accompanying processes mentioned as one. The person would most likely be described as an effective manager or leader, with the roles and their processes used interchangeably:
“He/She was a great leader because they managed the people/the company well.”
“He/She was a great manager because they led the people/the company well.”
Well, which is it? [Read more…]