In corporate America, the term used to describe a person in a position of power is “Manager”. A leader can be a manager, but a manager is not necessarily a leader. Leaders motivate, challenge and influence others to achieve their goals. Great leaders possess the necessary skills and attributes that allow them to connect with the team and the organization. Being a leader is not the same as managing an organization. The leader possesses the interpersonal skills necessary to influence others to voluntarily achieve a goal. Leading is an important part of a manager's job. Leaders do not need to be a manager to lead people, but managers need to know how to lead and manage. Each person in a company brings their own experiences, values ​​and beliefs to the company. All experiences, values ​​and beliefs combined form the organizational culture of the company. A sick organizational culture can cause a business to fail. In a company with a healthy organizational culture, employees work together to ensure the company achieves its goals. Every business has a vision. A leader helps others see the vision and inspires them to make that vision a reality. Van Hooser, Phillip states that leadership is ineffective without a vision, that employees or teams can establish a vision for jobs or an organization, and that many people are more focused on performing their duties each day. Even some managers don't have a clear vision. When we look at the culture of an organization, we see the motivation given to employees to achieve the organization's goals. One way for a leader to motivate employees is to lead by example. For example, if an executive states that company policy states that company vehicles should not be used for personal purposes, the same executive must also follow the policy... middle of paper ... ...by violating a code, employees are less likely to follow the code. In turn, other unethical behaviors may ensue. In conclusion, strategies are used by leaders to promote a healthy organizational culture. All four management functions play a role in supporting and maintaining a company's culture. A healthy organizational culture will go beyond day-to-day tasks and ensure that company goals are achieved. Each employee's values, beliefs, and experiences blend to create a unique environment within a company. Each person has their role to play in contributing to the organizational culture. Works Cited Van Hooser, Phillip. Willie's way. John Wiley & Sons, INC. Bova, M. (March 18, 2008). Are you a leader or a manager? E-zine articles. Retrieved May 5, 2008 from http://ezinearticles.com/index.php?Are-You-A-Leader-Or-A-Manager?&id=1047476