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they unleash the unique strengths of the people on the team, the entire
organization rises to new heights.
At this level, people follow because of what you have done for them
personally and that’s important to note. People love to follow you because
you are developing them and start feeling happy because they’re being
better, and become loyal to you and give you the credit.
LEVEL 5 – PINNACLE:
The highest leadership accomplishment is developing other leaders to level
4 and this is what Level 5 is about. It involves high level of challenge.
People follow this kind of leaders for who they are and what they represent.
To Maxwell, only naturally gifted leaders reach the Pinnacle. By Level 5,
leaders have gained a reputation for excellence, and people follow them on
account of who they are and what they represent. Pinnacle leaders have
created a legacy that transcends their organization and extends beyond their
industry. Developing leaders that can in turn develop leaders is hard work
and takes a great deal of skill, focus, and a lifetime commitment. But those
leaders that do create Level 5 organizations. They create opportunities that
other leaders don’t. Level 5 leaders leverage their own leadership through
others. “When you lead an organization, you can’t be focused on just
fulfilling the vision or getting work done.” John Maxwell.
Best behaviors at this level include, making room for other leaders at the
top. To Maxwell, developing leaders at this level require great skills. In
addition, to be of best behavior, one needs to see potential leaders at who
the can be rather than who they are.
As a level 5 leader you need to decide what you want your legacy to be.
Change leaders and make them greater.
Key Laws of leadership at this level
1. The Law of Respect
2. The Law of Intuition
3. The law of timing

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