Ep 9: How to Be a Leader, Not Just a Manager | Stop Managing, Start Leading Podcast
Stop Managing, Start Leading: A My Daily Leadership PodcastShow Notes
What are the key leadership traits and beliefs that set top leaders apart? What are the traits and beliefs that make them leaders rather than just managers? Once we identify these qualities, we can use them as a blueprint for our own development. In this episode, we’ll explore the traits and beliefs of four distinct types of leaders - and uncover which type you should aim to be.
Our host, executive coach and leadership expert Antonio Garrido, will guide you through essential leadership models to help you understand the differences between leadership and management. Subscribe for weekly episodes to make a habit of leadership development, overcome common leadership challenges, and become the kind of leader your people and your business deserve.
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