 What
is Level 5 Leadership? Description
Level Five Leadership is based on the idea that respect towards people,
selflessness by the leader, and a strong powerful commitment to achieve results,
bring out the best in subordinates. Level 5 leaders are a paradoxical blend
of fierce will and personal humility. They are stubborn and ruthless. Yet
they are humble. They are ambitious for their company, and rarely allow their
ego to be an obstacle for the success of their organization. Though they accomplish
great things for their organizations, they attribute their remarkable accomplishments
to their people, external factors and sheer luck. Level 5 Leaders lead with
the help of disciplined people, disciplined thought and disciplined action.
Origin of Level 5 Leadership. History
The Level 5 Leadership theory evolved independently. It was "discovered"
by Collins and his researchers in the companies which had a high level of
growth over fifteen consecutive years. Compare:
Servant-Leadership
Calculation of Level 5 Leadership. Formula
The Right People (culture, character rather than competence) + Humility
+ Strong Professional Will (regarding the goal) = Success.
Usage of Level 5 Leadership. Applications
This method apparently works every time it is tried. It is more about character
than competence. A high competence is not absolutely required to be successful,
but character is a non-negotiable.
Steps in Level 5 Leadership. Process
- Hire the right people.
- Deploy them in the jobs which they are "intended" to do.
- Set a really high long-term goal. (BHAG).
Strengths of Level 5 Leadership. Benefits
You can achieve superb results, long-term, and lasting results.
Limitations of Level 5 Leadership. Disadvantages
- It requires a lot of time and personal investment by the leader.
- The leader does not receive personal credit.
Assumptions of Level 5 Leadership. Conditions
This leadership methodology is emerging, and it has until now not been
discussed extensively. But it appears sensible and strong.
Book: Jim Collins
- Good to Great - Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't -
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"I don't think this page or even Collins really sums up the crucial difference between level 4 and level 5 leadership clearly enough. For me, level 4 means promoting your own solutions while level 5 draws them out of others. This makes level 5 a facilitator, which, for me is a management technique, not leadership at all." |
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"The moment you stop managing things/activities and start managing people you become Leader.
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Harry Lagad - Australia
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"I always relate Level 5 Leadership to two key people that I have studied in depth. Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi. Both worked for the people and the a goal that was far more difficult than compared to just making a company or an organisation to surpass their shareholders expectations. Gandhi took immense personal pains and sacrifices to reach the goal and lead from the front, igniting the minds of the people rather than forcing them to change." |
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"Level 5 Leaders are the real leaders, they are determined consistent and yet shy and humble, they dont show off themself, don't take the credit of company's success. How many leaders have you come across who say that the company is successful because my people worked hard, and i did nothing, "i just used to worked there".
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"Character is a result of internal values, Self Discipline to keep you on task, Affiliation to keep you focused on your team, Self Esteem to allow you to complete difficult tasks and Self Worth to allow to to see how important you are to the success of the purpose and goals of your team. The Leader's humility allows the team to enjoy your values and successes placing the praise and rewards back where they belong, on the whole team." |
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"Based on application it is true challange and in this type of leadership one shoud be ready to be a guru rather than just a leader, assume that change emerge from within then the organization to be with those can sail or at least who are not afraid to sail for long." |
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"In Process >Item 2 -this must imply competence. Competence is a pre-condition for Innovation and Leadership is among other dependent on innovation." |
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"Anything based on Character and Attitude would normally be successful. In this type of leadership, the Leader should be properly taken care of well." |
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"Assume A leader as Railway Track and think subordinates as the train carrying duties and responsibilites, so if the track i.e. Leader is perfect, the train goes smoothly!!!!!, i.e the relationship between the leader and the subordinates" |
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