Discipleship vs. Leadership Development

Here is a question I get a lot:  What's the difference between discipleship and leadership development?  Good question.  Fundamentally the process is the same, but the focus is different.

Discipleship I learn to live like JesusLeadership development I learn to lead like Jesus

Discipleship is primarily about characterLeadership development is primarily about competencies

Discipleship is about leading selfLeadership development is about leading others

Discipleship is about cultivating intimacy with GodLeadership development is about cultivating influence with people.What other distinctions would you add to this list?

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