"Level 5" refers to a five-level hierarchy of executive capabilities, with level 5 at the top. Level 5 leaders embody a paradoxical mix of personal humility and professional will. They are ambitious, to be sure, but ambitious first and foremost for the company (school, non-profit, etc.), not themselves.
Below "Level 5" is:
• "Effective Leader"— Catalyzes commitment to and vigorous pursuit of a clear and compelling vision, stimulating higher performance standards.
• "Competent Manager"— Organizes people and resources toward the effective pursuit of pre-determined objectives.
• "Contributing Team Member"— Contributes individual capabilities to the achievement of group objectives and works effectively with others in a group setting.
• "Highly Capable Individual"— Makes productive contributions through talent, knowledge, skills, and good work habits.
Level 5 leaders set up their successors for even greater success in the next generation, whereas egocentric Level 4 leaders often set up their successors for failure.
...look out the window to apportion credit to factors outside themselves when things go well. At the same time, they look in the mirror to apportion responsibility, never blaming bad luck when things go poorly.
... display a compelling modesty, are self-effacing and understated.
... are fanatically driven, infected with an incurable need to produce sustained results. They are resolved to do whatever it takes to make the company (school, non-profit, etc.) great, no matter how big or hard the decisions.
...display a workmanlike diligence— more plow horse than show horse.
...attribute much of their success to good luck, rather than personal greatness.
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