The first practical advice someone could give to an aspiring leader in helping them make the transition from manager to leader is to care. Because great leaders care. If you don’t care, you are nothing as a leader.

There is a distinct difference between managers and leaders. Though we use those terms interchangeably – they are different. Managers organize, control, solve problems and plan. Leaders set direction, create vision, motivate and inspire, promote change and help others cope with change. It is important to make the transition from manager to leader.