Managers tend to get disturbed and place blame where leaders take immediate steps to solve the problem and minimize the damage. After the immediate problem is solved, the leader takes steps to ensure that the problem does not recur. In addition to being competent themselves, leaders seek out the best qualified, most progressive associates and assistants they can find. They also take the time to develop additional skills within those persons. Where managers often are threatened of such bright and energetic people taking their jobs, leaders welcome such persons so that everyone can maximize his or her potential.
True leaders are secure enough with their abilities to help develop future leaders.
This ultimately helps everyone to succeed and exceed goals. Leaders take safe risks Risk taking in medicine has a poor connotation, but can be healthy. In this arena leadership shines where management seeks safety. Leaders are more willing to speak out in the heat of controversy. Leaders dare to try new and innovative ideas.