Understanding the Five Levels of Leadership

In the video, John Maxwell discusses the five levels of leadership. He emphasizes that leadership is a verb and involves action and movement. The five levels are: Level 1: Position - People follow because they have to. Level 2: Permission - People follow because they want to, based on relationships. Level 3: Production - Leaders help the company achieve results and create momentum. Level 4: People Development - Leaders focus on developing others and increasing their capacity. Level 5: Pinnacle - Leaders have earned respect and people follow them because of who they are and what they have done. John Maxwell encourages viewers to assess the level they are on with each person they lead and to understand that different people may be on different levels in their leadership journey.