Hello! In this lesson on Business English vocabulary, we will explain the difference between a leader and a manager. Understanding this can help your career growth.
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A leader sets big goals for an organisation.
They “motivate and excite teams” to work towards that vision.
Leaders “take risks on new ideas” and “create an inspiring vision.”
A manager focuses more on everyday tasks and processes.
They “coordinate complex operations.” They “administer standard workflows” and analyse operational details.
For example, the CEO (the Chief Executive Officer) “envisions innovative products” and “gets investors excited.” As a leader she “sells the vision” and “hires the best teams.”
The Marketing Manager then “structures launch schedules,” “manages budgets,“ and “writes advertising procedures.”
In another case, a Hotel Department Manager “oversees room bookings and staff”.
The Hotel CEO Founder “decides to boldly expand” into new locations. As key leader, she “makes the growth vision real” by “getting everyone passionate.”
Recap
- Organisational leaders take long-term strategic risks while managers sustain orderly operations.
- How do leaders guide teams? That’s right – they “inspire,” “motivate” and “influence.”
- How do managers guide teams? They “organise,” “coordinate” and “analyse” workflows.
Understanding these differences in English verbs and vocabulary boosts your business capabilities!
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