response to A leadership example would be a social work supervisor who works at an HIV/AIDS clinic who advocates for the rights and needs of people living with HIV, and work towards reducing stigma and discrimination. This leader would also empower their team to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by HIV. A management example would be a social work manager who may oversee the allocation of resources in an HIV/AIDS clinic to ensure that the programs offered for those affected by HIV/AIDS are running smoothly. The manager would ensure that tasks are carried out according to established procedures, and focus on optimizing the workflow of the organization. Effective social work organization recognize that integrating both leadership and management skills are needed to navigate the complex challenges faced by the staff and clients. Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management are vital in understanding to be flexible in the use of diverse leadership styles and management approaches (Rofuth & Piepenbring, 2020). Meaningful and sustainable change will be implemented by the integration of social workers who are able to identify when make changes and keep an open mind in recognizing what works best for who they are directly interacting with

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