The 5 Levels of Leadership 9781455504046

　　True leadership isn't a matter of having a certain job ortitle. In fact, being chosen for a position is only the first ofthe five levels every effective leader achieves. To become morethan "the boss" people follow only because they are required to,you have to master the ability to invest in people and inspirethem. To grow further in your role, you must achieve results andbuild a team that produces. You need to help people to developtheir skills to become leaders in their own right. And if you havethe skill and dedication, you can reach the pinnacle ofleadership-where experience will allow you to extend your influencebeyond your immediate reach and time for the benefit ofothers.
　　The 5 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 forthe organization.
　　4. People Development - People follow because of what you havedone for them personally.
　　5. Pinnacle - People follow because of who you are and what yourepresent.
　　Through humor, in-depth insight, and examples, internationallyrecognized leadership expert John C. Maxwell describes each ofthese stages of leadership. He shows you how to master each leveland rise up to the next to become a more influential, respected,and successful leader.