Level 5 Executive (Humility + Will)
Builds enduring greatness through a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional
will.
- Modest
& Willful, Humble & Fearless - More Plow Horse, than Show Horse -- a workmanlike
diligence.
- Modest / Humble - a compelling modesty,
self effacing, and understated, whereas two
thirds of comparison companies (losers), had leaders with gargantuate personal egos
that contributed to the demise or continued mediocrity of the company.
- Willful / Fearless -- fanatically
driven, infected with an incurable need to produce
results. Ferocious resolve, an almost stoic determination to do whatever needs to
be
done to make the company great.
Window
vs. Mirror -- With success, they look out the window to attribute success to factors
other than themselves (such as good luck). With failure, they look in the mirror and blame
themselves. (Comparison CEO's did opposite, look in mirror to take credit, and out the window
to assign blame).
Future
Success - They setup their successors for even greater success in the next
generation, whereas level 4 often setup successors for failure.
Rock
Stars Suck - One of the most damaging trends in recent history is the tendency to
select dazzling, celebrity leaders, and to de-select potential Level 5 leaders. I believe Level
5
Leaders exist all around us, if we just know what to look for, and that many people have the
potential to evolve into Level 5.
Level 4 Effective Leader
- Catalyzes commitment to and vigorous
pursuit of a clear and compelling vision, stimulating
higher performance standards.
Level 3 Competent Manager
- Organizes people and resources toward
the effective and efficient pursuit of predetermined
objectives.
Level 2 Contributing Team Member
- Contributes individual capabilities
to the achievement of group objectives and works effectively
with others in a group setting.
Level 1 Highly Capable Individual
- Makes productive contribuitions thorugh
talent, knowledge, skill, and good work habits.
