# [Infographic] Are You a Manager or a Leader?

*Source: https://trginternational.com/blog/infographic-are-you-a-manager-or-a-leader/*

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We often use the words **“manager”** and **“leader”** interchangeably without thinking too much about the responsibilities or characteristics that they entail.

However, there are several differences between a leader and a manager that Warren Bennis, author of “On Becoming a Leader” has depicted. For instance, managers have people work for them while leaders have people follow them.

**Read more:** [How different is leadership and management across the globe?](../../../com/trginternational/blog/how-different-is-business-leadership-and-management-across-the-globe.html)

Even though, these two positions are not the same but leadership and management **must go hand in hand**. A successful business needs both managers and leaders to function, [to lead the employees](../../../com/trginternational/blog/duplicating-your-top-performers.html) to reach a common goal.

**Read more:** [3 leadership & management skills that will help you succeed anywhere in the world](../../../com/trginternational/blog/3-leadership-management-skills-that-will-help-you-succeed-anywhere-in-the-world.html)

Are you a Manager or a Leader? Below is an infographic outlining the most distinct differences between a manager and a leader.

![Infographic - Leader vs Manager](https://blog.trginternational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Infographic/infographic-leader-vs-manager-EN.png?width=800&height=2793&name=infographic-leader-vs-manager-EN.png)

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