The 5 Levels of Leadership

The 5 Levels of Leadership, developed by John C. Maxwell, outline a progression in leadership effectiveness: 1. **Position**: People follow you because of your title. 2. **Permission**: Relationships grow; people follow you because they trust you. 3. **Production**: You lead by example; people follow because of your results. 4. **People Development**: You empower others, creating leaders; they follow because they feel valued. 5. **Pinnacle**: You inspire and develop a legacy; people follow you based on your character and influence. These levels emphasize the importance of developing relationships, delivering results, and fostering the growth of others in becoming an effective leader.