Bradley Hunt: The Difference Between Managing and Leading - 056
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Bradley Hunt discusses the key differences between managing and leading, emphasizing the importance of true leadership and succession planning.
In this episode of Lunch with Leaders , host Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya sits down with Bradley Hunt , an executive coach and co-founder of The Why Group . They explore the distinction between management (assigned from above) and leadership (earned from below). Bradley shares insights on true succession planning, using a U.S. military command as a benchmark. He also champions The Leadership Challenge as the ultimate text for leaders, breaking down its five core practices: modeling the way, inspiring a shared vision, enabling others to act, challenging the process, and encouraging the heart. Leadership vs. management, succession planning, The Leadership Challenge, organizational development, Bradley Hunt, Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya, culture codification. Key Moments Bradley clarifies the difference between management and leadership: management is assigned from above, while leadership is defined by those who follow you (07:31). He critiques superficial succession planning, contrasting "circling the org chart" with the military's proactive approach of naming a successor five months into a two-year post (11:22). He highlights the necessity of humility, noting that Level 5…
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