Phillips 66 Mock Interview
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Question 28 of 30
What is the difference between a leader and a manager?
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The interviewer would like to know that you understand what makes a leader genuinely stand out. Just because you are a manager, that does not mean you are a leader.
A real leader is someone who makes others want to jump on board with their mission and follow them. A manager is just someone who has people under them. To be an excellent leader, you should offer a balance between the two. You need to be able to have people buy into your vision but at the same time, show authority when necessary.
"A manager is someone who has a team of people who answer to them. That person simply has the responsibility of 'managing' the team's work. A leader, on the other hand, is someone of influence and, I believe, anyone can be a leader - no matter their job title or position."
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A manager is someone that has people reporting to them, does reports, and reports to higher management. A leader is someone that is an influence for the team that is always doing what is needed and persuades the other employees to follow suit.
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Great answer! You clearly explain the key differences between a manager and a leader.
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