What is the difference between people who do things rightly and people who do right things?
Many many years ago I heard this quote,“Managers do different things and Leaders do things differently”What a beautiful concept isn’t it?The first part of the question (I reckon) refers to, people being given things to do and them doing it rightly or perfectly.The second part would be the choice of things which are right.Only difference being, the first kind of people may or may not have a choice in what they do but, surely they will do it right (do justice to whatever is assigned) Assassin, professional fixer, politician….anyoneThe second kind have the choice, hence they decide to select the ones that seems right and universally accepted so. Th righteous kind.You cheat on you exams without being caught. You have done things rightly, but its not the right thing to do.Finding 500 bucks on the road and you donating it to a temple. Not keeping the money is the right thing to do, but there might have been a homeless man, who needed that cash more than the temple or any religious institution.Until we all choose to do the right thing..Cheers..!
Is it true that "managers do things right but leaders do the right things"?
The distinction between "doing the right thing" and "doing things right" is important in business and, for that matter, elsewhere. It recapitulates the distinction between strategy and tactics.Leaders may be engaged more in strategic determinations and managers more in execution, but leaders and manager must be able to do both. We just had an exec speak at our business school. She had just been promoted from COO to CEO. The previous CEO told her, "Virginia, you used to be paid to do, now you're going to be paid to think." Some truth to that but I imagine she'll continue to do both.It's not enough to be right. Unless your strategic intention gets stepped-down: planning, budgeting, programming and, most importantly, people--success will remain elusive.But here's the killer: when things go wrong (and they always do) it's not always apparent what the cause is. Is it a bad strategy, poor execution or both? So for my money, the distinction between doing the right thing and doing things right is primarily important as a diagnostic rubric. I don't think you really hire strategic thinkers for one set of tasks and then implementers for another. Or to soften that just a bit: you're slicing the baloney a little too thin to make a hard-and-fast distinction between leaders and managers. (I really wonder if Drucker said that.)At the end of the day, I'll bet on people more than strategies. I see good strategies foundering because of talent management issues less than I see good talent trapped by a benighted strategy. If leadership is not too intransigent (a big if, I know), talent can provide the needed corrective. At no extra charge, let me offer another fillip. Doing the right thing and doing things right has an ethical interpretation as well. The ethical leader (manager, if you like) has to know what the right thing to do, in an ethical sense, really is and then he or she also has to know how to do it right. For example, we recognize the need do a product recall, but can we execute it rapidly and thoroughly and in a way that doesn't demoralize our employees.Continuing with this ethical turn we might conclude that there are two kinds of ethical dilemmas: 1) not knowing what the right thing to do is (i.e., the classical ethical dilemma) and 2) knowing what the right thing to do is, but finding it hard to do (i.e., the moral courage problem). So the distinction matters, but I'm less than fastidious about attaching it to leaders versus managers.
Why do you want to be a team leader?
My answer focuses on “Why do you want to be a team leader?”( what reasons propel you to take the role), rather than“What does a team leader do / what skills one must have to be a team leader”?I have been a team leader for some time and would advise that you should have “Clarity of Purpose” on why you want to be a team leader before you take on the role.If you :Enjoy dealing with complex business, technological and people related issuesEnjoy working with peopleEnjoy coaching/helping people to make extraordinary contributions and are willing to make effort and time to do itRelentlessly focus on “What’s the right thing to do?”Are willing to keep asking “Why” to build an objective understanding of the situation and not just go with what you hearAre willing to make decisions with imperfect dataAre willing to put the collective good of the team and organization ahead of yourselfEnjoy working with people ( did I say that before?)Sometimes people take a team leader role, because a) It’s a career progression/promotion, b) It pays more than your current role. These maybe good reasons to take on a team leader role but should not be the only reasons ( see clarity of purpose above).A good manager focuses on “getting thing done”A good leader focused on “what’s the right thing to do”An effective leader focuses on “getting the right things done” ( with people).
What qualities define a great team leader?
The best leaders are those who can lead and direct without misuse of their power. They must be able to inspire others in a direction or greater good. They must be strong enough to stand firm in decision making and leading others without an egotistical attitude. A great team leader will encourage others to brain storm and contribute to the whole. They also lead by example and intelligently. They are also good listeners. Charisma helps a team leader. Rev. TomCat
What is the difference between a captain and a leader?
A captain is a person who is most efficient in terms of qualities required for that particular sport/task.For example, a captain of basketball team will usually be the one who is the best in playing basketball among all the players.A leader is the person who can influence other people. His team listens to him when he speaks .His team believes in him. He leads and his team willingly follow him.A captain may or may not be a good leader.Though a team will also follow a captain but it may only be an oblgation.
How do I become a better leader?
Here are some tips.Remember the name: If you are meeting your group for the first time or starting a project, try to remember the names of the people you work with. This creates a bond with them as they think that you are making efforts to know them. This falls in the EQ of a group leader and creates a sound impression of yours with them. If you can't remember names, try earnestly to do so and show efforts.The team is your priority: Whatever you do henceforth, it should be with keeping your team as the priority. It's the team's goal that's more important than your goal.Keep your Public speaking skills strong: If you see, all orators not be good leaders. But all leaders have been good orators. You don't need to mug up speeches but simply be confident while speaking to your team.Be bloody competent: No body likes leaders who have no damn idea what they are doing. A leader should ideally not only know his job, but also the job of his teammates. In case, a leader does not know his job, he accepts this fact and asks experienced teammates about how he should go about his work.Praise in public reprimanded in private: No explaining required here. You'll find countless examples on the net. In case you find someone acting over smart, talk to the person privately. Appreciate his involvement in the team but point out his actions and promise strict action if repeated.Understand the thin line between being friends and being friendly: Fact be told. Friends can be taken for granted. You aren't a leader who gives into his subordinate's request or whims. Be friendly but let your team know that your instructions on them are binding.Be fair: “Always do everything you ask of those you command”– Gen Patton. Continuing on the previous point, if rules apply to the team, they apply to you. If a meeting is called at 10, make sure you are there. In case you are getting late, make sure you convey such a thing before 10. And have a reasonable and real excuse.These are just a few points you can use.I'll definitely add more if I come back to this question.