A manager keeps things in order. A leader keeps things moving forward.
A manager asks “How?”, a leader begins with “Why?”
Management runs on checklists — leadership runs on courage. The first measures success by performance; the second measures it by growth.
A manager sees problems and assigns people; a leader sees people and solves problems.
So next time you walk into your day, don’t just manage your hours. Lead your moments. That’s how ordinary work becomes an extraordinary purpose.
Yet, both are essential. The world collapses without structure, and it stalls without inspiration. The real art lies in balance — knowing when to manage and when to lead.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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