From the course: Essential Lessons for First-Time Managers

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Management vs. leadership

Management vs. leadership

- When I look back on my first day in management, I remember being excited but also more than a bit nervous. It was a great opportunity, but there was also a lot of responsibility. And to be honest, at the time, I didn't have much of a plan other than try to act like my former bosses and hope for the best. The thing is, not all my former bosses were particularly great managers. So I needed to figure some stuff out along the way. This is one of the biggest challenges for first-time managers. Many of you are never actually taught what management means, and what's the difference between managers and leadership. In this lesson, I'm going to help you understand your new role, not just as a job, but as a skillset. By the end of this video, you'll have a framework that will support your growth as a manager from your first day as new manager to the end of your career. So what's the difference between management and leadership?…

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