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Sad. Because that's what "management" is: action by authority of position in the org chart. That's 100% NOT what leadership is. Leadership is action by peopl
by xyzzy21 5y ago
Sad.
Because that's what "management" is: action by authority of position in the org chart.
That's 100% NOT what leadership is. Leadership is action by people voluntary following the leader.
It's a profound difference!
- P_I_Staker 5y agoThis isn't really understood by many of the people that push "leadership". At a certain point you also have the problem where the type of people that want management jobs, are the kind of people that want power. Leadership can really suck. It often means more work, stress, and people disliking you. I was talking to a college friend that's a CTO and was taking calls as his baby was being delivered. He could probably have most of the same stuff as a standard developer and live very comfortably. There's something up with someone that really wants to take that tradeoff. I'm not judging or manager bashing either. I'm sure if any of you read this you're one of the ones in it for the great things you can accomplish, and to build an excellent team that's totally safe and healthy!
- drewcoo 5y agoBut "servant management" raises too many ugly questions. Is that really managing the servants or serving management?