Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. You often hear the words "manager" and "leader" used interchangeably in conversations about ...

Many of us assume that holding a job title with the word “Manager” or “Director” in it makes someone a leader—but it does not. You can be a manager without being a leader. Management is a position ...

You may be familiar with Peter Drucker’s assertion that management is doing things right and leadership is doing the right things. According to Drucker’s view, you might say that a manager makes sure ...

I recently came upon Reba McEntire’s simple, yet profound quote, “To thrive in life, you need three bones: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone.” It immediately resonated with me as a great ...

Are you a manager or are you a leader? As a business coach, this question comes up a lot, and many people use the terms interchangeably. But there is a difference between the two, and there is a time ...

Al, Ben and Carl – were attending a writing convention. They booked a three-bedroom suite on the 75th floor of a hotel. When they returned from the convention, the receptionist said, “I’m terribly ...

There are different types of bosses, with different types of strengths. Some are great at getting things done, some are great at motivating others to get things done. The marketplace needs both — but ...

Recognize the distinction between a strong leader and a disciplined manager, as they require different skill sets and approaches for business success. Acknowledge your own limitations and blind spots, ...