Managing vs Leading
b'If I aspire to be in a leadership role, how can I get there? What should I do to get myself to be identified and placed in such a role? How do I communicate my ambitions and experiences when I\\u2019ve taken on leadership responsibilities but don\\u2019t have the title to show for it? If you find yourself asking these questions, this is the episode for you.\\nAs an ambitious high achiever, you have probably taken on more than your share of responsibilities at work. At first glance, the terms management and leadership may seem synonymous but in fact, each one requires a very different skillset. As we continue on the journey to sheer clarity, it\\u2019s important to not only be able to distinguish between the two but to ensure that you are embodying the key traits of a leader and creating value for your organization.\\nIn this episode, Mathew and I investigate what it means to be a leader versus a manager. Mathew shares his experiences in his previous corporate career, and we talk about why a title is not as important as you might think, how to demonstrate and communicate your leadership abilities, key characteristics of a leader, what it means to create value, and so much more!\\nOnce you\\u2019ve learned the differences between managing and leading you might be wondering whether you\\u2019re wired for leadership. We\\u2019re going deeper into this topic and looking back at your personality assessments as we explore that aspect next week. Until then, let us know: what has your experience been with communicating your leadership ambitions? Do you feel better able to demonstrate them? We look forward to hearing from you!\\n\\nKey Topics:\\n\\n\\u2022\\tMathew\\u2019s frustrating experience with having an unofficial leadership role in his corporate career (2:09)\\n\\u2022\\tThe catch-22 situation you can end up in when you are applying for your first official leadership role (3:05)\\n\\u2022\\tOne key differentiator between a leader and a task-doer (5:26)\\n\\u2022\\tWhy it\\u2019s so hard to get your first job in a leadership role (7:29)\\n\\u2022\\tHow Mathew ended up with unofficial supervisory responsibilities (8:15)\\n\\u2022\\tThe questions you might ask yourself about communicating your leadership abilities (9:06)\\n\\u2022\\tThe difference between counting value and creating value (10:06)\\n\\u2022\\tWhat you should ask your boss right now to improve your leadership opportunities (11:24)\\n\\u2022\\tThe essential connection between leadership and influence (12:19)\\n\\u2022\\tDistinguishing between a leader and a good manager (12:40)\\n\\u2022\\tHow to demonstrate your leadership (14:30)\\n\\u2022\\tWhy you should use the language of leadership (15:07)\\n\\u2022\\tAn example of how you should talk about your leadership ambition and experience (15:44)\\n\\u2022\\tHow to go from a task-doer to a leader (17:04)\\n\\u2022\\tBeing good at your job doesn\\u2019t automatically make you a good leader (20:26)\\n\\u2022\\tUsing coaching as a leadership tool (22:01)\\n\\u2022\\tWhy initiative is an integral leadership trait (23:00)\\n\\u2022\\tAnd much more!'