“Leadership” and “management” are often used interchangeably—but they’re not the same. And if you don’t understand the difference, you’ll either lead too little, manage too tightly, or apply the wrong strategy at the wrong time.
In this episode of the Revolving Change Podcast, Jorge Loebl and Joanna Edera break down how leadership and management truly differ—not just in theory, but in how they play out in behavior, execution, and culture. More importantly, they explore what happens when the two aren’t coordinated, especially across executive, mid-management, and entrepreneurial roles.
Key Insight: Leadership sets direction and rallies people to a vision. Management translates that vision into coordinated action. Both are essential—but neither works in isolation.
This episode explores:
- The fundamental differences between leadership and management
- The specific styles used in both (authoritative, democratic, affiliative, coercive, pace-setting, etc.)
- How leadership and management shift based on your level in the company—executive, mid-level, or founder
- Why execution depends on a blend of both—and what goes wrong when leaders or managers over-identify with only one side
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Through real stories, historical references, and tactical breakdowns, Jorge and Joanna walk you through how to understand your current style, adapt to context, and lead and manage with precision, not confusion.
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Whether you’re managing operations, building a team, or shaping a company’s future—this episode will help you clarify which skills you’re using, which you’re missing, and how to apply them intentionally.
Final Thought: You're Likely Using Both—But Not Consciously
Most professionals are leading and managing every day—but without realizing it. The problem is, when those efforts aren’t coordinated or understood, the result is misalignment, overload, and stalled execution.
Understanding the difference isn’t academic—it’s practical leadership literacy. It helps you know when to motivate and when to instruct, when to cast vision and when to set KPIs, when to build buy-in and when to make the call.
Learn to Lead and Manage Intentionally
You don’t need to pick a side.
You need to understand which skill is required—and how to apply it with context, clarity, and purpose.
We can help you build that skillset:
- Visit our Memberships page to access coaching and training that develops both leadership vision and management execution in real-world environments
- Or explore our Resources page for frameworks that teach you how to assess your style, shift between roles, and lead with greater awareness
Stop defaulting. Start leading and managing by design.