Management Is Doing Things Right, Leadership Is Doing The Right Things

Management has become the buzzword of the 21st century.

Time management, social media management, team management, life management - all are the sources of endless articles, books and videos.

Leadership can sometimes be tossed into the vortex of management definitions.

While good management is never to be underrated, leadership is the true compass of any individual or organization.

Management completes tasks; leadership grants vision. Management paves the path; leadership tells you where to pave it. Management directs; leadership serves.

Management gets everyone marching in step; leadership beats the drum.

The question is, while everyone else is busy micro-managing, will you be a leader?

Will you inspire, serve and empower? Will you ignite a fire in people's hearts and fill their minds with new ideas?

Will you listen instead of direct? Will you love instead of tolerate? Will you be the person others need, even if they don't know it yet, even if they hate you for it?

Leadership is powerful, we need more leaders. Will you step up to the challenge?

Herb Ratsch