There are two distinct schools of thought. One believes that leaders and managers are different and see “leaders” as on a higher plane.

Others, like me, believe that to manage well requires having and using so-called leadership skills.

to further confuse the issue, leadership can and should be active at any/all levels of an organization when the need arises.

Real leadership is how you think and act as opposed to your position.

I don’t know if this helps you or not, but I do want to thank you for stopping by and adding to this conversation. Your question will continue to be debated long after we cease to exist:)