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The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential [Hardcover]

John C. Maxwell
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October 4, 2011
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 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 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.


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"John has been a mentor and teacher for me for many years and what I love most about him is that he has pushed and helped me personally go through the 5 Levels of Leadership!" (Kevin Turner, COO, Microsoft)

"The leader's greatest calling is building leadership in the coming generation, and John Maxwell's The 5 Levels of Leadership offers the roadmap for taking the journey to that highest level." (Michael Useem, author of The Leadership Moment and The Go Point)

"The 5 Levels Of Leadership is John Maxwell's ultimate contribution to the topic. It's clear, helpful, inspiring and guaranteed to give any reader the ability to fulfill what Napoleon defined as the role of the leader: 'Define reality, then give hope.'" (Tim Sanders, former Chief Solutions Officer at Yahoo! and author of Today We Are Rich)

"I first became acquainted with John Maxwell's material when I went back into coaching for the St. Louis Rams after a 14 year hiatus from NFL coaching....What a wealth of leadership and personal growth wisdom! I believe his 5 Levels of Leadership is his best work yet. I know you'll love it." (Dick Vermeil, Former NFL Head Football Coach)

"When it comes to leadership, inspiration is just as important - if not more so - than information. John Maxwell offers both. The 5 Levels of Leadership will not only tell you how to climb higher, it will give you the motivation you need to reach the top." (Dan T. Cathy, President & Chief Operating Officer, Chick-fil-A, Inc.)

"John has taught THE 5 LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP to our leaders at Delta with great results. The insight and valuable principles he delivers has helped all of us - no matter the position or level - raise our effectiveness and improve our performance. John is a dynamic communicator with a heart for leadership that all can learn from." (-- Ed Bastian, President of Delta Air Lines.)

John Maxwell's books have been required reading for my leadership team for years. I can't think of anyone better at distilling decades of leadership experience into practical, approachable principles that anyone can apply at any level of leadership.
(Dave Ramsey, host of The Dave Ramsey Show and bestselling author of The Total Money Makeover
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About the Author

John C. Maxwell is an internationally respected leadership expert, speaker, and author who has sold more than 20 million books. Dr. Maxwell is the founder of EQUIP, a non-profit organization that has trained more than 5 million leaders in 126 countries worldwide. Each year he speaks to the leaders of diverse organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies, foreign governments, the National Football League, the United States Military Academy at West Point, and the United Nations. A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Week best-selling author, Maxwell has written three books that have sold more than a million copies: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You, and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. His blog can be read at JohnMaxwellOnLeadership.com. He can be followed at Twitter.com/JohnCMaxwell.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Center Street; 1 edition (October 4, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 159995365X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1599953656
  • Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John C. Maxwell is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, coach, and author who has sold over 19 million books. Dr. Maxwell is the founder of EQUIP and the John Maxwell Company, organizations that have trained more than 5 million leaders worldwide. Every year he speaks to Fortune 500 companies, international government leaders, and organizations as diverse as the United States Military Academy at West Point, the National Football League, and the United Nations. A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Week best-selling author, Maxwell has written three books which have each sold more than one million copies: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You, and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. You can find him at JohnMaxwell.com and follow him at Twitter.com/JohnCMaxwell.

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59 of 62 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly surprised October 25, 2011
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I have to admit... after reading multiple John Maxwell books they all started sounding the same. I read the 21 laws of leadership so many times and every other one of his books seemed to be a watered down version of this book. So I skipped buying this 5 Levels of Leadership hardcover when it came out, despite being on his email list. Then a good friend called me (who had purchased the book) and convinced me to buy it. I'm so glad he did!!!! This book specifically takes you through a checklist of how to increase leadership on an individual basis. I learned so much from this and my eyes were opened about my own relationships and how people view me. WOW so so so glad I bought this book (ordered through Amazon for my kindle and only paid like 12 dollars). I can't speak highly enough about this book. You should buy it.
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37 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars JUMP your leadership level October 4, 2011
Format:Hardcover
Lead U2 singer Bono writes the same song with a thousand different nuances and it gets better every time.

Best-selling author John C. Maxwell wrote the same book with a thousand different nuances and it too just got better.

Besides Maxwell's book reaching a whole new level, it might help you jump to your next level of leadership. As the world's #1 Leadership Guru, John brings you his best: stories, humor, truth, experience, and practical application.

In this book you'll learn the 5 levels of leadership:

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.

More importantly, you'll face your own leadership gaps and the choice of jumping to your next level. In the words of Maxwell: "everything rises and falls on leadership: - including whether or not you reach your next level.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding October 28, 2011
Format:Hardcover
I've technically been in a leadership role with various organizations for 20+ years. I've read countless books on leadership. This one ties everything together into one neat book. I've given 5 levels out as gifts to our Board of Directors, colleagues and community leaders.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Always a great resource
All of John Maxwell's books are always a great resource of valuable leadership coaching information! This one is no exception!
Published 2 days ago by Jack R Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars A better you!
A definite must for anyone committed to a plan of personal growth. Easy to listen to over and over again.
Published 17 days ago by Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars What a book!
This book show and teach you how to become a better leader in you own right. I can;t ask for more. want to change the way of life and other here is the book.
Published 1 month ago by ffx
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Gran Slam
Once again John Maxwell has provided insight into the different leadership rolls in such a way as to allow the reader to place themselves in each level. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mark Hebert
5.0 out of 5 stars Leadership made easy
This book describe an approach to leadership which I have successfully used for a number of years. I have also used it for my courses
Published 1 month ago by Thomas Lamb
4.0 out of 5 stars Made as Interesting as Possible
I chose this rating because this is a difficult subject to make readable, or at all interesting. Maxwell succeeded. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Curtis Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!!!
The book is in great condition and the arrival time was perfect. Will definitely do business with this particular seller again.
Published 1 month ago by M. Cook
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for all levels of Management
John has crystallized the principles of management in easy to understand concepts and action steps. Gives you an understanding of why leaders behave the way they do and what does... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mukesh Dang
5.0 out of 5 stars The echoes of Maxwell's other books reverberate through these pages
I was introduced to the wisdom and leadership genius of John C. Maxwell when I stepped into my first real leadership position. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Craig T. Owens
5.0 out of 5 stars For a heads up in your life
The book is great, this may help you understand some things better and hopefully will let you overcome challenges in life
Published 2 months ago by Lzt
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