Can you describe in your own words what a Level 5 leader would look like? Why do you think cultivating humility seems to be the last thing they achieve and what separates Level 4 and Level 5?

This character is made up of several parts. One of the parts is “mind” or “heart.” Therefore, having an open mind and heart is an important aspect of listening. I hope we can all listen to each other with an open heart and learn from each other. I would like discussion forums to be a place where we can have a dialogue. In a large class, you may not be able to read each student’s post carefully, but please try your best and find a few posts that interest you and participate in a dialogue.

Instructions:

One of the reading assignments for this week is an article on Level 5 Leadership. Read the article, contemplate on the following question, and share your thoughts. The author says that the “Good-to-Great” transformations don’t happen without Level 5 leaders. These leaders build enduring greatness through a paradoxical combination of personal humility plus professional will. Can you describe in your own words what a Level 5 leader would look like? Why do you think cultivating humility seems to be the last thing they achieve and what separates Level 4 and Level 5? Why is it so difficult?
Please also read the book chapter, Wisdom of a Leader. Do you think any of the descriptions of a wise leader relate to a Level 5 leader?

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