Intro: Leadership; “a process in which an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal” (DuBrin, 2013 p. 3), is necessary at all levels of an organization and can be put into practice by other roles that are not specifically attributed to leadership. role (DuBrin, 2013 p. 3). The role of leader and that of manager are two very distinct and dissimilar roles. The role of a leader is the ability to inspire, motivate and stimulate others to complete tasks and activities, while the role of a manager is the ability to supervise and direct the efforts and activities of others. subordinates to achieve the objectives of the organization (Long, 2007 p.4). . Although some managers may be considered to possess leadership qualities, not all managers are perceived as leaders (Eidson, 2011, p.6). Leadership influences the relationships between leaders and followers in hopes of achieving the accomplishment of a common task or shared goal. This component expresses the importance of leadership in organizations and the imperative for management to adopt it. The following review: analyzes the truth that not all managers are leaders, the difference between superior leaders and disastrous leaders, the differences in the roles of leaders and managers, and the importance of managers adopting skills in leadership, evaluating and applying reference to theoretical concepts. To be an effective leader, leaders need to have good followers and cannot exist without them (DuBrin, 2013 p. 25). To achieve organizational goals, a key role of followers is to collaborate with their leaders (DuBrin, 2013 p. 27). “Good leaders will always be respected” and recognized as an important source for the future and success of the organization (Human Resource Management International Digest, 2011 p. 7). Good leadership, damn ... middle of paper ... important. Managers focus on control, structure and systems by administering and ensuring that daily activities occur as they should. Leaders are forward-looking and know how to innovate, articulate vision, strategize, and inspire the growth and development of others. Managers must adopt leadership capabilities and skills as it adds great value to the organization. With the rise of knowledge workers, the task becomes one of leading people rather than managing them. “The goal is to make the specific strength and knowledge of each individual 'productive'” (Wall Street Journal). It is clear that effective leaders manage, and effective managers also lead. The two roles blend together impeccably. For an organization to achieve its goals and results, it needs both strong leadership and direction..