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Collins – 5 levels of leadership:
· Level 1 - Highly Capable Individual : Makes productive contributions through talent, knowledge, skills, and good work habits. In other words, a good worker.
· Level 2 - Contributing Team Member : Contributes to the achievement of group objectives; works effectively with others in a group setting. A good worker AND a good team player.
· Level 3 - Competent Manager : Organizes people and resources toward the effective and efficient pursuit of predetermined objectives.
· Level 4 - Effective Leader : Catalyzes commitment to and vigorous pursuit of a clear and compelling vision; stimulates the group to high performance standards.
· Level 5 - Executive : Builds enduring greatness through a paradoxical combination of personal humility and professional will.
The 5 levels of leadership.
Level One Leader – The ‘Stated’ Authority Figure (Position)
Think of a military drill sergeant. It doesn’t matter if that drill sergeant has a PhD or an MBA, when he or she talks, the cadets listen. The drill sergeant has inherent authority over others because of his or her stated authority. In business, this leader’s influence will not extend beyond their title. People follow this leader because they are required to… or else! People rarely take what a level one leader says seriously unless it is associated with their circle of authority. The longer a leader stays at this level will result in low morale, turnover, job dissatisfaction and people will often overlook a level one leader for guidance.
Level Two – The Visionary (Permission)
A level two leader embraces relationships. This leader has stated authority but rarely uses it. People follow this leader by choice, not title and people follow beyond this leader’s stated authority. This type of leader is all about selling the vision and often does not embrace true leadership qualities. John Maxwell warns us that staying at this level for too long will result in highly motivated people becoming restless. Eventually, if a leader stays at this level too long, people may seek other opportunities for better leadership and career growth.
Level Three – The Captain (Production)
A level three leader has produced results. This leader has stated authority, embraces relationships and has actually produced results. People follow this leader because of his or her contributions to the organization as a whole or by what they have done as a leader elsewhere. Challenges are easier to overcome because this leader naturally generates momentum. A leader can lead at this level for a long period of time and will produce results and progress the organization. Eventually, if a leader stays at this level for too long, other aspiring leaders within the organization may seek other opportunities for better leadership and career growth.
Level Four – The Teacher (People Development)
A level four leader knows its not all about them. This leader has stated authority, embraces relationships, has produced results and is mentoring others. People follow this leader because he or she develops people to a higher potential. This leaders commitment to developing leaders ensures sustainable growth within the organization and empowers the people he or she is influencing. When an organization is blessed with a team of Level Four leaders, it will experience long term, sustainable growth.
Level Five – The Shepherd (Personhood) (Level 5 Executive)
A level five leader has what can be described in one word… RESPECT! This leader has stated authority, embraces relationships, has produced results, is mentoring others and spends most of his/her time mentoring others. People follow this leader out of reverent and genuine respect. People follow because of who the leader is and what he or she represents. Very few people become level five leaders. It takes years and years of deep commitment to develop into a level five leader.
(A level Five leader “Builds enduring greatness through a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will.” - Jim Collins)
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