Leader and Manager, & Why We Need to Be Both
Jim McGraw, RN, MN
Tarrant County College
Who were 20 ImportantWho were 20 Important
Leaders Leaders in Our Country’s History?in Our Country’s History?
Who were 20 Important Who were 20 Important
Managers in Our Country’s History?in Our Country’s History?
How are these Leaders and How are these Leaders and Managers Different?Managers Different?
Commonly Cited TraitsCommonly Cited Traits Of A Good Of A Good LeaderLeader
Honest / Has Integrity
Self Confident
Emotionally Stable
Courageous
Flexible
Adaptable
Innovative / Creative
Vision
Charismatic?
What Is A Leader?What Is A Leader?
A leader is an individual with the “capacity
and will to rally men and women to a
common purpose, and the character
which will inspire confidence.”-Field Marshal Montgomery
1944 Definition Of Leadership1944 Definition Of Leadership
“... leadership is the art of inspiring, guiding,
and directing bodies of men so that they
ardently desire to do what the leader wishes.”
-Fleet Admiral Ernie King, USN1944 War Instructions
LeadershipLeadership
Leadership is the process of influencing
the activities of an individual or a group in
efforts toward goal achievement in a given
situation.
Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard
Management of Organizational Behavior
Focus Of A Leader
Establishing / Maintaining Direction
Aligning People
Motivating and Inspiring
Institutionalizing a Leadership Centered Culture
ManagementManagement
“Management is the process of working
with and through individuals and groups
and other resources to accomplish
organizational goals.” -Paul Hersey
Attributes Of A Good ManagerAttributes Of A Good ManagerSkills
Technical
Human
Conceptual
Characteristics
Analytic Thinking
Decision Making
Communications
Stress Management
Flexibility
Who Can Lead?Who Can Lead?
“Leadership is a difficult, but not impossible,
quality to acquire. Any individual who really
wants to be a leader can be one. It takes hard
work, knowledge, and enthusiasm, but it can
be done.”
-Admiral Arleigh Burke
Leader And Manager RolesLeader And Manager Roles Leader
Copes with Change
Manager
Copes with Complexity
Leader And Manager RolesLeader And Manager Roles Leader
Copes with Change
Creates What Works Better
Manager
Copes with Complexity
Ensures Things Work
Leader And Manager RolesLeader And Manager Roles Leader
Copes with Change
Creates What Works Better
Looks to Future
Manager
Copes with Complexity
Ensures Things Work
Worries About Today
Leader And Manager RolesLeader And Manager Roles Leader
Copes with Change
Creates What Works Better
Looks to Future
Inspires People to Do More
Manager
Copes with Complexity
Ensures Things Work
Worries About Today
A day’s work for a day’s pay
Leader And Manager RolesLeader And Manager Roles Leader
Copes with Change
Creates What Works Better
Looks to Future
Inspires People to Do More
Creates Goals & Objectives for Multiple Years
Manager
Copes with Complexity
Ensures Things Work
Worries About Today
A day’s work for a day’s pay
Plans to Implement Year’s Objectives
Leader And Manager RolesLeader And Manager Roles Leader
Copes with Change
Creates What Works Better
Looks to Future
Inspires People to Do More
Creates Goals & Objectives for Multiple Years
Focuses on Effectiveness
Manager
Copes with Complexity
Ensures Things Work
Worries About Today
A day’s work for a day’s pay
Plans to Implement Year’s Objectives
Focuses on Efficiency
Leader’s & Manager’s Leader’s & Manager’s Perspectives on PeoplePerspectives on People
• Prepare people for the future.– vs
• Prepare people for today’s job.
Leader’s & Manager’s Leader’s & Manager’s Perspectives on PeoplePerspectives on People
• The most valuable resource in the organization – vs
• A commodity whose value is driven by the marketplace.
Leader’s & Manager’s Leader’s & Manager’s Perspectives on PeoplePerspectives on People
• Take care of the people and they will take care of the organization – vs
• Do only what the market demands for employees.
Leader and ManagerLeader and Manager
Both Elements are Required for Success!
SimilaritiesSimilarities
• Working through others
• Responsible for outcomes
DifferencesDifferences
• Emphasis– People vs. Numbers
• Motives– Principles vs. Process
• Time Perspective– Long Term vs. Short Term
How to be a leaderHow to be a leader
• Watch
• Read
• Listen
• Ask
• Plan
• Do (Risk!)
• Evaluate
United States Marine Corps United States Marine Corps Leadership PrinciplesLeadership Principles
Marine Corps Leadership Marine Corps Leadership PrinciplesPrinciples
• Know yourself and seek self-improvement.
Marine Corps Leadership Marine Corps Leadership PrinciplesPrinciples
• Be technically and tactically proficient.
Marine Corps Leadership Marine Corps Leadership PrinciplesPrinciples
• Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates.
Marine Corps Leadership Marine Corps Leadership PrinciplesPrinciples
• Make sound and timely decisions.
Marine Corps Leadership Marine Corps Leadership PrinciplesPrinciples
• Set the example.
Marine Corps Leadership Marine Corps Leadership PrinciplesPrinciples
• Know your Marines and look out for their welfare.
Marine Corps Leadership Marine Corps Leadership PrinciplesPrinciples
• Keep your Marines informed.
Marine Corps Leadership Marine Corps Leadership PrinciplesPrinciples
• Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.
Marine Corps Leadership Marine Corps Leadership PrinciplesPrinciples
• Ensure assigned tasks are understood, supervised and accomplished.
Marine Corps Leadership Marine Corps Leadership PrinciplesPrinciples
• Train your Marines as a team.
Marine Corps Leadership Marine Corps Leadership PrinciplesPrinciples
• Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities.
What sort of nurse educator tasks require leadership?
What sort of nurse educator tasks require management?
Why is leadership needed in Why is leadership needed in health care today?health care today?
• People are the key to organization’s success
• Continuing Change
• Rise of the “clueless” manager – MBA without experience.
SummarySummary Leader:
– Provides Direction
– Aligns People
– Motivates
– Shapes For The Future
– Copes With Change
Manager:
– Analyzes How
– Implements Solutions
– Copes With Complexity
An Organization Needs Both!An Organization Needs Both!
Thank You!!Thank You!!
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