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A manager binds himself to the nitty-gritty of job specifications for the position he holds. He will have specific inputs and resources to deliver specific results within certain constraints. The delivery parameter is all that he works for and this is his goal. Organizational culture with such a focus and discipline is good, but not sustainable for the business because of impending challenges, viz., market competition, technology up-gradation and employee motivation and retention. And to meet such challenges, business need leaders, not managers, who will have a long term vision for growth and ability to foresee threats. The leader is neither symbolic nor designated a leader. He comes from the ranks of managers and is a manager himself, but  by virtue of his leadership qualities he stands taller than the rest. Here are some noticeable differences between leaders and managers. Leaders have a vision that transcends organization’s boundaries whereas managers limit themselves to physica

The landscape for job seekers today can be difficult. In other words, if you want a job today, the hard work starts when you  prepare for the interview . That means not just nailing the  interview questions  you are asked, but actually knowing which questions to ask in an interview. Your questions should be designed to make the interviewer sit up and take notice. Your questions must demonstrate that you did your homework on the job itself, have a set of values that are shared with the company, and understand where the industry is headed. Bonus: These questions could also help you  avoid a bad boss  before it's too late. Don’t squander an opportunity to shine by asking mundane questions the interviewer has heard before. Your goal is to make a statement in the form of a question. The statement is designed to: ·          Highlight your qualifications. ·          Demonstrate your confidence. ·          Reinforce your commitment. ·          Understand the employer’s challe