While often used interchangeably, there are distinct differences between a leader and a manager. Please review the video Strategic Thinking: The Difference Between a Leader and a Manager, by Max Mckeown,as you consider the differences between the two. Thinking back on your own professional and personal experiences, identify someone you consider to be a great manager. Now identify someone you consider to be a great leader. This might be the same person, but it might be possible that two different people come to mind. . What is the difference between being a manager and a leader? . Describe the traits of the individual you consider to be a great manager. . Describe the traits of the individual you consider to be a great leader. . Do you think it is possible to train someone to become a great manager or leader? Why or why not? Unit 4 Discussion InstructStrategic Thinking: The Difference Between a Leader and a Manager LAUNCH . .. By: Max Mckeown Publisher: Max Mckeown @ 2012 Duration: 3 Minutes ........ . . . About Related Items Overview Description Leaders see the big picture, how things are connected to the future, and how to get out of the box. Managers concentrate Leaders see the big picture, how things are connected to the on the here and now. future, and how to get out of the box. Managers concentrate on the here and now. For example, Twitter was dreamed up by About the Speaker people playing in a playground, not thinking about the present. Max Mckeown Max Mckeown is an author, consultant and popular speaker. He has been strategic advisor to Microsoft, Virgin, the 2012 Olympics, Sony, Barclays and Vodafone on innovation, human potential, customer experience, marketing, team building and competitive advantage. He was elected to the Customer Service Hall of Fame on MSN Money and has been nominated as a Star of Human Resources by Personnel Today. He is a regular columnist and "thought leader" for Management- Issues, and he has authored several popular books including Why They Don't Buy and The Truth About Innovation and the forthcoming The Strategy Book. Publisher Max Mckeown @ 2012 Library ID ID: 49479