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Pinnacle Leadership Creates a Level 5 Organization

While many company’s and non-profits struggle to exist, there are a few rare examples of organizations that excel at a high level. General Electric would be one company that stands out level 5 organization. Credit is given to former CEO Jack Welch who placed a high premium upon developing people to become Level 4 leaders. Jack Welch believed that leaders produce leaders. Level 5 leaders have grown through the various levels of leading and they practice leading at a very high level. With the development of each leader and the pursuit of every opportunity, the organization becomes stronger. Given enough time developing leaders becomes part of the organizations DNA!

Pinnacle Leadership Creates a Legacy Within The Organization

“The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in others the convictions and the will to carry on.” – Walter Lippman. If you reach the Pinnacle of leadership, you have an opportunity to make an impact beyond your tenure and possible beyond your lifetime. Level 5 leadership is measured in the caliber of the leaders that you leave behind not the caliber of your own leadership. These leaders in turn will influence the next generation of leaders that are coming.

Larry Bossidy former CEO of AlliedSignal stated; “How am I doing as a leader? The answer is how the people you lead are doing. Do they learn? Do they manage conflict? Do they initiate change? You will not remember when you retire what you did in the first quarter of 1994….What you will remember is how many people your developed.”

Pinnacle Leadership Provides an Extended Platform for Leading

In America we believe that every person has the right to speak. But that does not mean that you have a right to be heard. Level 5 leaders have earned that right. Others will seek you out to gain your insight and perspectives. Think about the great leaders of government, business, and faith. Their influence far surpasses the organizations they led. Nelson Mandela had few boundaries – everyone respected him. Jack Welch is no longer at General Electric, but is sought internationally for his insight and wisdom. Billy Graham was sought by numerous Presidents for his spiritual wisdom and prayers.

No matter where you are in your leadership journey, I would encourage you to keep learning. Do not lead others for the sake of your benefit. Teach others to lead so that you can enter the “RETURNING” phase of life. They take your teaching and return it to you by investing in people in their sphere of influence. THAT IS THE BIG RUSH IN LIFE!!!

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