Is There a Difference Between Management and Leadership?

Which position do you take in the debate regarding the difference between managment and leadership, or is there a difference?

James Colvard wrote a short article that was showcased at Government Executive.com called "Managers vs. Leaders." He says, "We often talk of management and leadership as if they are the same thing. They are not." He goes on to say, "The two are related, but their central functions are different, and leaders perform management functions. But managers don't perform the unique functions of leaders." He presents his key differences and more in his article which can be found at http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0703/070703ff.htm.

This and other perspectives about leadership can also be found in the WFLDP Toolbox at http://www.fireleadership.gov/toolbox/about_leadership.html. Check them out for yourself.