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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 8 MIN

The Manager vs. Leader Quote That Gets It Wrong

from The Real Truth About Leadership: Debunking the Myths. Teaching What Works. · host Thomas R. Harris

You've seen the quote a hundred times. "Management is doing things right. Leadership is doing the right things." It's catchy. It's memorable. And it's quietly misleading.In this episode, we break down why this popular distinction between leadership and management creates a false binary — and why the real problem in most organizations isn't managers doing the wrong things, it's managers who were never taught to lead in the first place.If you've ever shared that quote or nodded along to a "leaders vs. managers" infographic, this one's for you.

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