You’ve heard the debate: is it better to be a manager or a leader? But what about entrepreneurs—where do they fit in? And more importantly, can you succeed without learning how to integrate all three?
In this episode of the Revolving Change Podcast, we dive deep into the distinctions—and overlaps—between management, leadership, and entrepreneurship. This isn’t another surface-level talk. It’s an honest conversation rooted in decades of hands-on experience leading global teams, building companies, and coaching transformation in real business environments.
Key Insight: Management is about systems. Leadership is about people. Entrepreneurship is about risk, vision, and movement. Great leaders don’t pick one—they learn to adapt and balance depending on the moment.
This episode explores:
- The differences between managers who maintain and leaders who inspire
- Why entrepreneurs must be leaders first—and managers second
- How adaptability is the defining trait of sustainable success
- Real-world breakdowns of what happens when companies prioritize the wrong skill at the wrong time
Watch the Full Podcast Episode
Jorge and Joanna challenge conventional thinking and share examples that reveal why companies fail when they confuse management with leadership—or expect entrepreneurs to be good at both without proper support.
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This episode is packed with strategic clarity for anyone trying to define their role, improve their team, or grow their career through better leadership alignment.
Final Thought: What If You’re Not Supposed to Choose?
Too many people try to box themselves in:
“I’m not a manager.”
“I’m not a leader.”
“I’m not entrepreneurial.”
But the truth is, you’re already all three—at different times, in different ways.
The real skill is learning when to manage, when to lead, and when to risk.
The best leaders don’t specialize. They integrate.
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Whether you're building a business, running a department, or developing your own leadership style, this episode makes it clear: you can't afford to only master one identity.
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You don’t need to choose a label. You need to build capability.