Manager versus Leader Statements
The following statements are either correlated with what a Manager would say or what Leader would say.
- Accepts the Status Quo: If it ain’t broke don’t fix it
- Approves: You did your job well and on time.
- Assigns duties: I need you here at 8am sharp. Our customers depend on us being on time.
- Breaks rules: What are we doing that holds people back?
- Carves new road: If we keep going down the same road, we’ll only end up in the same place.
- Challenges the status quo: I know it isn’t broken, but is there a way to do it that’s even better?
- Charts new growth: Our goals are just a starting point. We are limited only by how far we want to reach.
- Does the right thing: I know what the rules say. But sometimes you just need to break them.
- Does things right: Rules are rules. As much as I would like to, I can’t make an exception
- Encourages people: If you think you’ve got a better way, my door is always open.
- Establishes rules: Stick to the script. We can’t have everyone just running around doing their own thing.
- Eyes the bottom line: We got everything done and came in under budget
- Eyes the horizon: We got everything done, came in under budget, and laid the groundwork for the next phase.
- Follows the map: Our directions are very clear. Stick to them.
- Fosters ideas: Customers tell me they love working with you. I’d like you to show some of the others how you do that.
- Has objectives: Let’s stick to the plans so these get done ASAP
- Has vision: I like your thinking. Let’s see how we can work this into our operation
- Inspires trust: My workers know I trust them to be the best they can be.
- Instructs employees: If you’re not sure of what your job entails, you can check the flowchart on my door
- Meets expectations: We met our goals for the quarter, mission accomplished
- Minimizes risks: Time is money. The sooner I get this done, the better
- Motivates: You know, I’ve never had to worry about you doing your job- and doing it well.
- Plans the details: I will send out a memo to everyone and set a time for us to meet
- Relies on control: My workers know the consequences if they get out of line.
- Sees a problem: Our plan didn’t work. I’ve got to fix it before I get blamed.
- Sees an opportunity: Our plan didn’t work. Let’s put our heads together to see what we can learn from this.
- Sells: I have this great idea, and I know it will work if I can get you to be part of it.
- Sets the direction: Let’s get everyone together. I’ve got some exciting news you’ll all want to hear.
- Takes risks: This might stretch us, but the payoff will make it worthwhile.
- Tells: This is what I want you to do, and here is how I want you to do it
- Thinks long-term: Let’s look beyond the cost today and explore what this investment can mean down the road.
- Thinks short-term: We can’t afford this kind of capital purchase right now
- Votes with their head: This idea makes the most sense. Let’s go with that.
- Votes with their heads: This idea is interesting and gutsy. How can we implement it?
Instructions:
- Create two (2) columns or a table in Microsoft Word document. Label the first column “Manager” and label the second column “Leader”.
- Write all the statements listed above, that you think a Manager would say in the first column.
- Then, write all the statements listed above, that you think a Leader would say in the second column.
- Your paper should be:
- One (1) page
- Typed according to APA style for margins, formatting, and spacing standards
- Typed into a Microsoft Word document, save the file, and then upload the file
- Upload your file by clicking “Browse My Computer” for Attach File.