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Are you a leader or a manager? I get this question all the time and I’m finally breaking down the debate and why the distinction might not be as important as people think. We’re diving into what separates leaders from managers—and why the best bosses are a combination of both. I’ll share stories of famous leaders like Steve Jobs and Tim Cook, and cautionary tales like Adam Neumann at WeWork, to show why leadership without management is risky—and why management without vision can fall flat.
The truth is, great leadership comes from building strong managerial skills, and great managers need to learn to inspire beyond the task list. Whether you’re new to a leadership role or looking to sharpen your skills, this video will help you see where you fit and how to balance leadership with management.
00:00 Leaders vs. Managers
00:25 I'm David Burkus
00:43 What We Get Wrong About This Question
01:54 Definition Time:Manager vs. Leader
02:50 The Journey from Manager to Leader
04:28 Actions You Can Take to Grow into a Leader (Naturally)
//ABOUT DAVID
One of the world’s leading business thinkers, David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are helping leaders and teams do their best work ever.
He is the best-selling author of four books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, the Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS This Morning. Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked as one of the world’s top business thought leaders by Thinkers50. As a sought-after international speaker, his TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times. He’s worked with leaders from organizations across all industries including Google, Stryker, Fidelity, Viacom, and even the US Naval Academy.
A former business school professor, Burkus holds a master’s degree in organizational psychology from the University of Oklahoma, and a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent University.
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