Warren Bennis,
On Becoming a Leader
The manager administers;
the leader innovates.The manager is a copy;
the leader is an original.The manager maintains;
the leader develops.The manager focuses on systems and structure;
the leader focuses on people.The manager relies on control;
the leader inspires trust.The manager has a short-range view;
the leader has a long-range perspective.The manager asks how and when;
the leader asks what and why.Managers have their eyes on the bottom line;
leaders have their eyes on the horizon.The manager imitates;
the leader originates.The manager accepts the status quo;
the leader challenges it.The manager is the classic good soldier;
the leader is his own person.The manager does things right;
the leader does the right thing.download as PDF
