Achieve Quote by Kevin Cashman
“Managers assert drive and control to get things done; leaders pause to discover new ways of being and achieving .”
About This Quote
Source Book: Leadership Insight, 2018
Managers focus on control and execution; leaders pause to explore new possibilities and ways of being.
In simple terms: Leaders seek new methods, managers enforce tasks.
Key Takeaway
Balance control with creative exploration.
Themes
leadership
management
innovation
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
leadership
strategy
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- strategic retreats
- innovation labs
Key Concepts
strategic thinking
mindful leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders maintain direction while exploring?
- What practices foster innovative thinking?
A Different Perspective
Leaders may struggle with decisive action.
