When I first stepped into leadership in my business, I thought I had it covered.

I had vision. I had goals. I was passionate and driven and ready to bring people along for the ride.

What I didn’t have? A clue about management.

I honestly thought leadership and management were the same thing. That setting the strategy was enough and that once I’d mapped out the big, bold vision, my team would just… get it.

Spoiler: they didn’t.

And it wasn’t because they didn’t care or weren’t capable! It was because I hadn’t given them the tools to succeed. I was leading from the front but not managing the journey.

Here’s what I’ve learnt (the hard way):

👉 Leadership is the big picture. It’s the “why” and the “where.” It’s inspiring people toward something meaningful.
👉 Management is the nitty-gritty. It’s the “how” and the “when.” It’s checking in, following up, holding space and holding people accountable.

And we need both for real momentum in business.

Without leadership, teams drift.
Without management, teams stall.

Yes, the management stuff isn’t always sexy. Performance reviews, task tracking, repeating the same instructions you thought you’d made super clear… 🙃But it’s what keeps the wheels turning.

So if you’ve been leaning heavily on vision (but avoiding the structure), I see you. I was you. And I’m here to tell you: a little consistency goes a long way.

Your team—and your business—will thank you for it.