The 5 Levels of Leadership

Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential

By: John C. Maxwell

Narrated by: John C. Maxwell

Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Use this helpful book to learn about the leadership tools to fuel success, grow your team, and become the visionary you were meant to be.

True leadership isn't a matter of having a certain job or title. In fact, being chosen for a position is only the first of the five levels every effective leader achieves. To become more than "the boss" people follow only because they are required to, you have to master the ability to invest in people and inspire them. To grow further in your role, you must achieve results and build a team that produces. You need to help people to develop their skills to become leaders in their own right. And if you have the skill and dedication, you can reach the pinnacle of leadership - where experience will allow you to extend your influence beyond your immediate reach and time for the benefit of others.

The five levels of leadership are:

1. Position - People follow because they have to.

2. Permission - People follow because they want to.

3. Production - People follow because of what you have done for the organization.

4. People Development - People follow because of what you have done for them personally.

5. Pinnacle - People follow because of who you are and what you represent.

Through humor, in-depth insight, and examples, internationally recognized leadership expert John C. Maxwell describes each of these stages of leadership. He shows you how to master each level and rise up to the next to become a more influential, respected, and successful leader.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2012 John C. Maxwell (P)2021 Center Street

Great book on leadership!

Some of the concepts do not apply to certain organization structures, but still learned some great words of wisdom. If you’re interested in self humility and learning how to take your leadership to the next level. This book will help get you there!

no index

if each chapter was text index explanning i would have given it 6 out of 5

incredible good book

The best Maxwell book

If you are looking to grow in leadership this is an easy self-assessment on where you are, where you want to go.

Kind of boring but good content

Content is very useful and informative, while a little dry. Definitely worth a listen but don't expect anything revolutionary.

A must read for leaders at any level.

Contains universal principles that apply to leaders at all levels and in any type of organization. Builds well off of the 21 Irrefutable Laws. Emphasizes the importance of humility, servitude, and true appreciation for people that are required to be a good leader. Dr. Maxwell is now on my list of the top 5 people I'd like to have dinner with.

A must read/listen

For anyone struggling with leadership, or wanting to eventually be a leader - there are too many great leadership pointers NOT to listen ...

Worth it

I have the book and the audio book. I really have enjoyed both. Great read!

Great Listen

Loved the voice of Maxwell, wasn’t distracting. The points made were well organized and explained. Recommended to another leader in my organization already!

Valuable information

A must read for managers and aspiring mangers. A time investment that you would not regret.

Front the highest authority in leadership himself: John Maxwell

All I can say is thank you for this amazing gift of wisdom, knowledge and positive growth from such and amazing human being is just amazing. Ty