In corporate America the term used to describe a person in a position of power is "Manager". A leader can be a manager, but a manager is not necessarily a leader. Leaders motivate, challenge and influence others to achieve goals. Great leaders have the necessary skills and attributes that allow them to connect with the team and the organization. Being a leader is not the same as managing an organization. The leader possesses the interpersonal skills necessary to influence others to achieve a goal voluntarily. Leadership is an important part of a manager's job. Leaders don't need to be managers to lead people, but managers need to know how to lead and manage. Each person in a company brings their own experiences, values ​​and beliefs to the company. All experiences, values ​​and beliefs combined form the organizational culture of the company. A sick organizational culture can cause a company to fail. In a company with a healthy organizational culture, employees work together to ensure the company achieves its goals. Every company has a vision. A leader helps others see the vision and inspires them to make it a reality. Van Hooser, Phillip states that leadership is ineffective without a vision, employees or teams can set a vision for work or an organization, and many people are more focused on accomplishing their tasks every day. Even some managers do not have a clear vision. When you look at the culture of an organization, you see the motivation given to employees to achieve the organization's goals. One way a leader motivates employees is by leading by example. For example, if a leader states that company policy states that company vehicles are not to be used for personal business, that same leader must also comply with the policy... middle of paper... violate a code, employees are less inclined to follow the code. In turn, further unethical behavior may follow. In conclusion, leaders use strategies to promote a healthy organizational culture. The four functions of management play a role in supporting and maintaining a company's culture. A healthy organizational culture will go beyond day-to-day duties and ensure that company goals are achieved. The values, beliefs and experiences of each employee come together to create a unique environment within a company. Each person has their role in helping organizational culture. Works Cited Van Hooser, Phillip. The Willie Way. John Wiley & Sons, INC. Bova, M. (2008, March 18). Are you a leader or a manager? Electronic items. Retrieved May 5, 2008, from http://ezinearticles.com/index.php?Are-You-A-Leader-Or-A-Manager?&id=1047476