Intro:Leadership; “a process in which an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal” (DuBrin, 2013 p. 3), is necessary at all levels of an organization and can be practiced by other roles that are not specifically assigned to a leadership role (DuBrin, 2013 p. 3). The role of leader and the role of manager are two very distinctive and different roles. The role of a leader is the ability to inspire, motivate and stimulate others to achieve tasks and activities, while the role of a manager is the ability to supervise and direct the efforts and activities of subordinates to achieve organizational goals (Long, 2007 p .4) . Although some managers may be considered to have leadership qualities, not all managers are perceived as leaders (Eidson, 2011, p.6). Leadership influences relationships between leaders and followers in the hope of achieving results in a common task or shared purpose. This component expresses the importance of leadership in organizations and the imperativeness of the management that adopts it. The following criticism; analyzes the truth that not all managers are leaders, the difference between superior and terrible leaders, the role differences of leaders and managers, and the importance of managers adopting leadership skills, evaluating and applying references to theoretical concepts. To be an effective leader, leaders need good followers and cannot exist without them (DuBrin, 2013 p. 25). In achieving organizational goals, a key role of followers is to collaborate with their leaders (DuBrin, 2013 p. 27). “Good leaders will always be respected” and recognized as a huge source for the future and success of the organization (Human Resource Management International Digest, 2011 p. 7). Good leadership, shit… middle of the paper… important. Managers focus on control, structure and systems by administering and ensuring that day-to-day activities are carried out as they should. Leaders are future-oriented and are skilled at innovating, articulating a vision, building strategy, and inspiring growth and development in others. Managers should adopt leadership skills and competencies, as they represent added value for the organization. With the rise of knowledge workers, the job is to lead people rather than manage them. “The goal is to make the specific strengths and knowledge of each individual 'productive'” (Wall Street Journal). It is evident that effective leaders lead and effective managers also lead. Both roles go together flawlessly. For an organization to achieve its goals and results, both strong leadership and management are required.