Distinction between Management and Leadership

Management and Leadership are one and the same thing, except that there is an important distinction between the two concepts.

Leadership is a broder concept than Management.  Management is thought of as a special kind of leadership in which the accomplishment of organizational goals is paramount.  The key difference between the two concepts lies in the word organization.

Leadership is any time one attempts to impact the behavior of an individual or group regardless of the reason.  It may be for one’s own goals or a friend’s goals, and they may or may not be congruent with organizational goals.