Good management will often require leadership when change is needed and good leadership will often require management as the process of change proceeds. Management is not required in every situation that requires leadership. Management often lasts longer than leadership. For example, a crisis that required strong and immediate leadership might pass Management is needed every day in every organization while leadership occurs on a more irregular basis. M anagers are task oriented for the relatively short range.
Leaders focus on broader goals and objectives for the long range.
Managing, in contrast, is making sure that things are done correctly and efficiently. Both are essential in today's world. L eadership is also listening - listening to others and listening to yourself. P aradoxically, being a good leader requires that you be a good follower - at times.