Leadership vs. Management: Determining the Right Approach for Your Team

By Marcie Borgal Shunk
August 19, 2024 | 2-minute read

Marketing Management and Leadership Project and Program Management

Business of Law

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Throughout your career, you've likely heard "manager" and "leader" used interchangeably. A senior leader may manage others, while a manager might lead a team or organization. But how do your daily actions affect your team and your company's success? Are you truly leading or merely managing to keep things running? The infographic below shares a side-by-side comparison of the qualities that make up leaders versus managers.

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Marcie Borgal Shunk
The Tilt Institute, Inc.

Marcie Borgal Shunk is the president and founder of The Tilt Institute, widely renowned for her expertise in navigating law firms of all sizes through the intricate landscape of talent, culture, and leadership dynamics. With a commitment to leveraging the forefront of scientific research and innovative strategies, she empowers law firms to navigate change and embrace the future of the legal profession.

Borgal Shunk holds two prestigious fellowships, four certifications in culture and coaching, and several board advisory positions. She is a frequent contributor to The American Lawyer, Thomson Reuters and Bloomberg Law, where she shares insights on leadership, culture and emerging legal trends.

Borgal Shunk is a graduate of Harvard with a degree in sociology. She believes leadership efficacy is at the core of improving engagement, wellbeing and results. She is the creator of the seminal program, Leadership Foundations – a high-impact, virtual interactive development program designed to offer essential leadership skills and practical solutions firms can implement immediately.