"La gestion, c'est l'efficacité dans la montée de l'échelle du succès; le leadership détermine si l'échelle est appuyée contre le bon mur."
— Stephen Covey
Simplified Meaning:
Imagine you are climbing a ladder to reach the top of a tall building. If you climb quickly and without making any mistakes, you are being efficient—like good management. However, if you haven’t checked first to see if the ladder is leaning against the right building, you might end up on top of the wrong one. In a job or project, management ensures that tasks are completed correctly and on time, making sure everything runs smoothly. But leadership is important because it involves making sure you are working towards the right goals in the first place. A leader looks at the bigger picture and decides which building—or goal—you should aim for. For example, if a company works very efficiently but on a product that no one wants, they will still fail. A good leader would figure out what customers actually need first and then direct the team to work towards that need. So, both good management and strong leadership are needed for success—one without the other can lead to wasted effort or working towards the wrong goal.