“The manager does things right; the leader does the right thing.”
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Famous Warren G. Bennis Quotes
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“Leaders are people who do the right thing; managers are people who do things right.”
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“The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.”
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“The manager has his eye on the bottom line; the leader has his eye on the horizon.”
“The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.”
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“The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range perspective.”
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“The manager administers; the leader innovates.”
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