To survive in the 21st century, we are going to need a new generation of leaders. Leaders, not managers.
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Manager
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Leader
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The manager administers;
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The leader innovates
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The manager is a copy;
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The leader is an original.
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The manager maintains;
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The leader develops
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The manager relies on control;
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The leader inspires trust.
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The manager has a short-range view;
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The leader has a long-range perspectiv
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The manager asks how and when;
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The leader asks what and why.
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The manager has his or her eye on the bottom line;
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The leader has his or her eye on the horizon.
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The manager accepts the status quo;
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The leader challenges it.
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The manager is the classic good soldier;
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The leader is his or her own person.
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The manager does things right;
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The leader does the right thing.
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