Hachette India The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential

Great reading

John Maxell’s book, The Five Levels of Leadership, is an invaluable resource for organizations, ministries, families, and individuals seeking growth and development. Maxwell’s keen insights into the different levels of leadership, how to develop one’s self and others in each level, and the poignant personal evaluations for each reader are some of the reasons this book is priceless for everyone. Maxwell begins with the premise that the purpose of leadership is to produce more leaders and to help each person move toward the highest level of achievement they can reach. Then he lists and explains the five levels of leadership that he has seen and experienced. They are first leadership by position, the lowest, weakest, least helpful, most self-centered form of leadership. The second level is leadership by permission, the first level of leadership which can only be earned. It is this second level which make the following three levels possible. The third level of leadership is production as a result of the respect earned in level 2. The fourth level of leadership is people development as a result of productivity. Finally, the fifth level of leadership is the pinnacle of leadership – that level when your leadership extends its influence beyond your own reach. The fascinating value of this book is that Maxwell presents the information in such a manner that, though it is geared to positions of leadership within an organization, the principles it teaches are obviously intended for everyone’s personal development. The book banks on character, morals, and sound ethics. These principles are priceless for individuals of any society and in any relationship. One doesn’t need to hold a position of leadership in order to be a leader. In fact, Maxwell makes this point very clear when he advises that supervisors should promote the leaders present instead of attempting to make a leader out of the person they just promoted. Additionally, if every husband and wife utilized the information taught in this book, it would vastly improve their marriage through empowering each other and increasing mutual respect and trust. If parents would utilize the principles in this book, their children would potentially have a much greater relationship with their parents and other authority figures, have a healthier self-image, and live more productive, gratifying lives. The Five Levels of Leadership should be required reading in every high school, college, pre-marital, marital, and parenting class. Of course, it should also be required yearly reading for every employee, volunteer, and public leader. The true value of the five levels is the outward focus the levels create, always seeking to help grow others and base one’s level of success on how well others succeed. It is a book of servant leadership – a counter paradigm to the “dog-eat-dog” world that often characterizes corporate America as well as the private lives of most cultures. The greatest internal recommendation for this book is in the author’s own words, “...there is no better way to increase your positive impact on the world and add value to others than to increase your leadership ability.” What better reason could one give for reading a book on leadership?

Great for development and knowing where you stand as a leader

So far this is the best leadership principles book I have read. So profound, enlightening and transformative. I recommend a read of this book at least once a year to remind yourself of where you are in your leadership journey and to keep growing therein. Thanks Pastor John for this lovely book

This book is a great companion to the 21 Laws book. Maxwell does a great job of describing each stage of leadership and correctly identifies the triumphs and challenges of moving from one stage to the next. If you are a leader, you will realize where you are and where you have been and where you need to go. I feel that if you have not read the 21 laws, the major principles of this book would be hard to grasp. Also, while I would classify this book as a great read, it is not a page turner like some other Maxwell books I have read. It is still a very valuable resource though.

A must read for all leaders, this book is on a must read for my staff as it will help them identify where they are and grow to the next level. John Maxwell knocks it out of the park once again.

This book provides a clear, concise route to developing yourself as a leader and then finding and developing other leaders. If you're into that, this is a must-read. I appreciate all the examples of leadership and ending with Bill Walton and how he lead on all five levels. Nice choice by John Maxwell.

I so enjoyed this book! You can see John Maxwell has much wisdom and insight into the world of leadership and is gifted in presenting it in an easy to read fashion that is not boring but inspiring. The format makes it easy to study the material and digest it and easy to return to pages in the book you want to reread or study over and over. This is a definite “must have” for my library and it will definitely be ready more than once!

I leader troveranno molti spunti per correggere il loro operato, gli aspiranti tali troveranno una valida "guida" per orientare il proprio talento.

The concept written in the book can be applied for many aspects and situation when you have to be a leader. It also helps to see other way of managing a team.

One of the books I learned during my university degree that helps me on recognizing good leader.

Maxwell is world renowned as an expert on leadership. This book is written in simple language with helpful llustrations. I'm using it as a text to train young leaders in what is required of them at each level as well as challenging them to grow and mature into each of the subsequent levels. Great reading. Simple but not simplistic.

Absolutely touched by this book where John C Maxwell, takes you on a journey on the 5 levels of leadership. It’s fascinating to see from a Birds Eye view the 5 levels and how they intertwine with one another. What’s more impressive is that Maxwell provides the reader an opportunity to find his/her space - this is where reality kicks in and for some it’s a kick in the gut. Realising your not where you thought you would be or that in different spaces your inconsistent but the fire burns to take ACTION. It’s time to get better we must never ARRIVE leaser ship is always an uphill journey so enjoy the HIKE DK on the flex 💪🏽