Make Room for Management & Leadership
Management and leadership are two different behaviors: Management is task-oriented, with a focus on implementation. Leadership is people-oriented, with a focus on inspiration.
Sometimes it can seem as though they are in conflict, or that one is better than the other. But the truth is that you need both in your business. And as the studio owner, it’s up to you to determine who manages and who leads—and that includes yourself!
Here are the key differences in management and leadership:
As you look over this list, which “hat” do you wear most often? Manager or leader? Where do you need more practice or more help from the people on your team?
There is no perfect formula for management and leadership, but with self-awareness and skill development, you can make room for both.