Managers Quotes

On what separates a good manager from a true leader.

Several quotes here draw a sharp line between managing and leading, arguing that managers develop organisations while leaders develop people. Others are more personal, from performers grateful for managers who believe in them to a lighter behind-the-scenes anecdote.


One recurring idea is a manager's bias for action, getting things done over endless planning. It is a useful angle for anyone building a team or writing about workplace culture.