Both are key positions, they are higher in the hierarchy. A manager is responsible for the aspects of job, a project or a team, while a leader is an influential person and an example for others. Managers have the ability to implement plans for a team or a business. A leader leads a group and performs the best of their ability and helps the others, as well. Leaders usually deal with personal issues of a team, whereas a manager rather works with projects and manages tasks. Managers have subordinates who follow their rules, while leaders have followers.
