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Thank you for joining me on this journey through The 5 Levels of Leadership. I’ve enjoyed sharing a sneak peek at my book and reading your insights into what makes an effective leader. Now we’ve got just one more week before the book comes out. I hope you’ll purchase and read it – not just for my sake, but because I know that the concepts within it can teach you how to grow as a leader.
Here’s a sneak peek at Level 5: The Pinnacle. I hope it inspires you to become the kind of leader who can eventually rise to that level:
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Rare is the leader who reaches Level 5—the Pinnacle. Not only is leadership at this level a culmination of leading well on the other four levels, but it also requires both a high degree of skill and some amount of natural leadership ability. It takes a lot to be able to develop other leaders so that they reach Level 4; that’s what Level 5 leaders do. The individuals who reach Level 5 lead so well for so long that they create a legacy of leadership in the organization they serve.
The individuals who reach Level 5 lead so well for so long that they create a legacy of leadership in the organization they serve.
Pinnacle leaders stand out from everyone else. They are a cut above, and they seem to bring success with them wherever they go. Leadership at this high level lifts the entire organization and creates an environment that benefits everyone in it, contributing to their success. Level 5 leaders often possess an influence that transcends the organization and the industry the leader works in.
Most leaders who reach the Pinnacle do so later in their careers. But the Pinnacle level is not a resting place for leaders to stop and view their success. It is a reproducing place from which they make the greatest impact of their lives. That’s why leaders who reach the Pinnacle should make the most of it while they can. With gratitude and humility, they should lift up as many leaders as they can, tackle as many great challenges as possible, and extend their influence to make a positive difference beyond their own organization and industry.
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P.S. October 4 is the actual date of publication for The 5 Levels of Leadership. I’d appreciate it very much if you would help get the word out. On Twitter, you can use the hashtag #5Levels. And here’s the link that you can share anywhere:
http://tinyurl.com/5levelslead
Thank you!
Join me at Leadercast!
Posted by: | CommentsLast Tuesday, at noon EDT, I participated in something I’d never done before. In fact, it was something I’d never SEEN done before: an interview conducted via Twitter.
A “Twitterview,” if you will.
Suddenly, people used to seeing 1-2 Tweets per day from me, received one solid hour of them coming every 2-3 minutes. Sorry if that caught you by surprise. I especially apologize if you had your Twitter set up to send each of my Tweets as a text to your mobile phone. I bet your phone will never be the same.
Anyway, the Twitterview was courtesy of the Chick-fil-A Leadercast, coming up on May 6. Tripp Crosby, the emcee from last year, asked me loads of questions – most of them serious – and I did my best to answer in 140 characters or less.
Leadercast is a leadership conference for people from all walks of life. And because it’s simulcast from the live venue in Atlanta, Georgia, it’s for leaders from all over the world. This year’s speakers include Robin Roberts from ABC’s Good Morning America, Dan Cathy of Chick-fil-A, financial guru Dave Ramsey, and Seth Godin.
You can find out more about Leadercast by visiting their site. Click HERE or on the logo below to learn more.
And if you’re interested in a recap of my Twitterview, you can find it on the Leadercast blog. HERE is a direct link. I hope you enjoy.
Between now and May 6, I’ll be speaking publicly several times, in Ohio and Georgia. (See Events in the sidebar for details.) I’d love to meet you, so if you’re there, please be sure to come up front and say hello at the end of the event. And let me know that you’re a blog reader!
Follow me on Twitter at @JohnCMaxwell.
Understanding people makes the difference
Posted by: | CommentsThe ability to understand people is one of the greatest assets anyone can ever have. It has the potential to positively impact every area of your life, not just the business arena. For example, look at how understanding people helped this mother of a preschooler.
Leaving my four-year-old son in the house, I ran out to throw something in the trash. When I tried to open the door to get back inside, it was locked. I knew that insisting my son open the door would have resulted in an hour-long battle of the wills. So in a sad voice, I said, “Oh, too bad. You just locked yourself in the house.” The door opened at once.
Understanding people certainly impacts your ability to communicate with others. David Burns, a medical doctor and professor of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, observed, “The biggest mistake you can make in trying to talk convincingly is to put your highest priority on expressing your ideas and feelings. What most people really want is to be listened to, respected, and understood. The moment people see that they are being understood, they become more motivated to understand your point of view.” If you can learn to understand people – how they think, what they feel, what inspires them, how they’re likely to act and react in a given situation – then you can motivate and influence them in a positive way.
- from The Maxwell Daily Reader
Today on A Minute with Maxwell, my free daily video, I’m talking about LOVE – with a special message for my wife Margaret. To receive a daily notification whenever a new video is posted, you can subscribe here:
Besides daily videos, you’ll be able to access my three-part teaching series on making this your best year ever. I hope it serves you well.
What I’ve Been Reading, Fall 2010 Edition
Posted by: | CommentsWell, it’s autumn here in the United States. And as usual, it arrives after a busy summer — spent speaking, traveling, and writing my book for 2011.
But no matter how busy I am, I’m always reading. I thought it might be nice to share what I’ve read in the past few months. As usual, I found and filed quotes and stories according to my system (described in this post). I hope one or more of these books offers you insights that fuel your personal and professional growth.
A Game Plan for Life: The Power of Mentoring, by Don Yeager & John Wooden. My copy of this book was covered with notes on nearly every page! And I filed away loads of leadership insights. I’ve already made clear how much I’ve learned from John Wooden. Well, this book with Don Yeager took it to a new level.
Aspire, by Kevin Hall. Some interesting insights into ordinary words, and the power they can have to inspire, heal, hurt, and change someone’s life. I found a few great nuggets of wisdom within this short, easy read.
Do More Great Work by Michael Bungay Stainer. How much of your time is spent on busy work and bureaucracy? Or doing good work: occupying your mind, but hardly moving you forward? Stainer challenges you to do GREAT work that’s innovative, creative and satisfying, and will help you leap forward in achieving your goals.
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman. First published in 1995, this book started the conversation about the importance of emotional intelligence in people’s success. It’s packed with information and research, and — in its 10th anniversary edition — still relevant to today’s communicators and leaders.
Leaders Who Last by Dave Kraft. Kraft, the leadership development pastor at Mars Hill Church, has been a leader in ministry for over 40 years, and he’s truly a leader who lasts. This is a book that I marked up and mined for quotes from beginning to end.
Mandela’s Way by Richard Stengel. Richard Stengel, managing editor of Time and collaborator on Mandela’s autobiography (Long Walk to Freedom), spent two years with Mandela, discussing his life and the lessons learned from it. The result is 15 chapters of fascinating leadership wisdom.
What I’ve got lined up for Fall, 2010!
Posted by: | CommentsWelcome to my blog’s new look! I’m really pleased with the simplicity of the design, and I hope it serves you, the reader, well.
You may notice some additions to Upcoming Events in the sidebar to the right. —–>
Let me highlight a few of the events where I’ll be speaking this fall:
September 16-18, St Louis, MO
Joyce Meyer’s Women’s Conference starts TOMORROW! I always enjoy appearing with Joyce on her TV show. For this event, I get to speak alongside an amazing lineup, including Joyce, Darlene Zsech, Natalie Grant, Fuze Worship and Dr. Caroline Leaf. Click the picture above for more information.
October 18-21, Pebble Beach, CA
EQUIP is the non-profit organization that I founded in 1996. Specializing in the development of effective international Christian leaders, EQUIP is dedicated to developing servant leaders who shoulder responsibility, meet challenges with courage and creativity and never relinquish their God-given dreams. This Leadership Summit is an opportunity to connect with the people and the vision of EQUIP. I’d love to see you there!
November 3-5, Philadelphia, PA
Giant Impact‘s Exchange Gathering, one of my favorite events, is an opportunity for executive-level leaders to meet with me in an intimate and relaxed environment. This year we’re in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a city whose rich culture and history will inspire us to examine great leaders of the past and forge new paradigms of leadership for the future. I’m excited to welcome some other amazing speakers, including Ben Carson, M.D. (who inspired us so much at this year’s Leadercast) and Michael Useem, leadership author and professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Also this fall/winter, some of my speaking will be streamed live online:
November 6-7, Christ Fellowship Church, West Palm Beach, FL
You can view my sermon online here on Saturday at 6:00 pm EDT (GMT-4), and Sunday at 7:00, 9:00, and 10:30 am, and 12:12 pm EST (GMT-5).
November 17, Faith Family Church, Canton, OH
Join us for a Wednesday night webcast here at 7:00 pm EST (GMT-5).
December 26, Christ Fellowship Church, West Palm Beach, FL
You can view my sermon online here at 7:00, 9:00, and 10:30 am, and 12:12 pm EST (GMT-5).
The above sermons will also be archived at their corresponding church websites for later viewing.
