Sure, promotions have their…. A few weeks ago, I was sitting on the front row at a conference, preparing to go on stage and share how servant leadership can transform a culture. I recently enjoyed a few days of rest with Margaret, my wife.
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The best leaders know how to motivate their people to GTD — get things done! And getting things done is what Level 3 is all about. On this level, leaders who produce results build their influence and credibility.
People still follow because they want to, but they do it because of more than the relationship. People follow Level 3 leaders because of their track record. The Production level is where leaders can become change agents. Work gets done, morale improves, profits go up, turnover goes down, and goals are achieved. Leading and influencing others becomes fun, because when everyone is moving forward together, the team rises to another level of effectiveness.
Instead, these 5 levels of leadership build upon each other. In other words, Level 3 leaders still need to do the things that make Level 2 happen. They just add Level 3 strategies to the mix. And as they become effective at Level 3, they are ready to layer on the goals of the next levels. Level 4 can be summed up in one word: reproduction. Your goal at this level is to identify and develop as many leaders as you can by investing in them and helping them grow.
The people you choose to develop may show great potential for leadership, or they may be diamonds in the rough, but the main idea is the same: When you invest in them, you can reproduce yourself. The more you raise up new leaders, the more you will change the lives of all members of the team. And as an added bonus, some of those mentoring relationships are likely to last a lifetime. So to grow at the people development level, you need to make investing in leaders a priority, and take intentional steps every day to help them grow.
Do that consistently, for long enough, and you may begin to reap the rewards of the next level. The highest level of leadership is also the most challenging to attain. It requires longevity as well as intentionality. But if you stick with it, if you continually focus on both growing yourself at every level, and developing leaders who are willing and able to develop other leaders, you may find yourself at the Pinnacle.
The commitment to becoming a Pinnacle leader is sizeable, but so are the payoffs. Level 5 leaders develop Level 5 organizations. They create a legacy in what they do. People follow them because of who they are and what they represent.
In other words, their leadership gains a positive reputation. As a result, Level 5 leaders often transcend their position, their organization, and sometimes their industry. Leadership is about growth — for yourself, your relationships, your productivity, and your people.
To lead well, you must embrace your need for continual improvement, and the 5 Levels provide a leadership GPS to help you with your journey.
For more in-depth teaching on The 5 Levels of Leadership, read my book on the subject. Or learn from one of my expert facilitators at a workshop in your area. What if you do the assessment and there is a tie for two 2 levels, which one do you choose and why? Hi Racquel—thank you for your persistence and patience.
I just replied to your much earlier comment, and would love to help you further should you need it. Gerroe—great question, and thanks for being patient waiting for an answer! The simplest answer is whichever level comes first within the five.
For example, if the two levels that are tied are 2 and 3, focus on Level 2 because you must be good there first. Is that an appropriate strategy? I want you to fulfill your potential—I want to help you change the world. In the new book Change Your World , 1 New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned leadership expert John Maxwell, along with Rob Hoskins, president of the international nonprofit organization One Hope, tell the incredible stories of everyday people who have affected great change for good.
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