3.3. What Leadership Isn't

We've talked about some of the things leadership is; now here are four things that leadership isn't. These are common misconceptions. As you move into your new role, it is important for you to think about these things, too.

Leadership isn't management. The skills of management are focused on things, processes, and procedures. The skills of leadership focus on people, vision, and development. Both are valuable skill sets, and in many cases we need to build both sets. But great leaders aren't necessarily great managers and vice versa.