Managers React, Leaders Respond—Here's the Difference

03/12/2025 23 min
Managers React, Leaders Respond—Here's the Difference

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Are you leading… or just managing?A lot of managers today are functioning as followers — following the system, the checklist, the policies — and never stepping into the leadership their people actually need.In this episode, we break down the eight essential insights that separate leaders from followers and give you five practical shifts to help your team thrive.If you want your team to feel supported, aligned, developed, and empowered — this episode is for you.▶️Watch the video: https://youtu.be/7M9RiSDHXRw▶️ Chapters:00:00 Introduction: Manager vs. Leader01:59 Insight 1: Managers Follow, Leaders Lead04:27 Insight 2: Leading People, Not Just Tasks06:41 Insight 3: Continuous Improvement08:29 Insight 4: Leadership as a Creative Act10:07 Insight 5: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership15:05 Insight 6: Moving People Forward16:13 Insight 7: Taking Responsibility17:00 Insight 8: Leadership is a Choice18:06 Practical Shifts from Follower to Leader23:29 Conclusion and Call to Action Catch full episodes of video versions and other leadership videos on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jonathan-Hankin Download Free Leadership Toolkits → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/leadership-toolkit-library Join the Leaders Edge Telegram channel (Free) https://t.me/leadersedgepublic Sign up for the Emotional Intelligence Cohort → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/the-emotional-intelligence-leadership-cohort Join the Leaders Edge PRO → https://resources.jonathanhankin.com/monthly-leadership-subscription - Schedule a free 30 minute discover call: https://jonathanhankin.com/contact Follow me here:Website: www.jonathanhankin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hankin

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