LEADERSHIP

The Five Levels of LeadershipBy John Maxwell

• Management is the process of reaching organizational goals by working with and through people and other organizational resources

• Leadership is the process of influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common goal

Management vs. Leadership

“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”

-President Abraham Lincoln

“Leadership is a choice you make, not a place you sit.”-John C. Maxwell

Being a Masonic leader requires a considerable amount of time, training and work, plus a sense of duty toward his brethren.

-Handbook for Officer Advancement

Opening thoughts

“It is not by the strong arm or the iron will that obedience and order—the chief requisites of good government—are secured, but by holding the key to the hearts of men.”

Leadership is Influence

• Masonry is a progressive moral science

• Serving as a leader we do things to form habits and a progressive understanding of principles that not only make our lodges successful but we as individuals as well

• The repetition of these lessons over time form personal habits that are carried outside of the lodge to the day to day activities of a Brother

Foundational Premise

The Five Levels of Leadership

- The lowest level for any leader because it is based ONLY on a title or job description.

- People follow you only because they have to. You have little influence in their lives

Level One - Position

1. Position

RightsPeople follow because they have to.

“When people follow a leader because they have to, they will do only what they have to.”

2. PermissionRelationshipsPeople follow because they want to

Level Two - Permission

- This level is primarily based on the relationships you have with others.

- People follow you because they want to - they give you permission to lead.

1. Position

RightsPeople follow because they have to.

2. PermissionRelationshipsPeople follow because they want to

3. ProductionResultsPeople follow because of what you have done for the organization.

Level Three - Production- Your influence is strengthened as a result of what you and your people accomplish together.- People follow you because they have heard what you have done for your group or the organization.- Although very rewarding, this level does not bring lasting success.

1. Position

RightsPeople follow because they have to.

2. PermissionRelationshipsPeople follow because they want to

3. ProductionResultsPeople follow because of what you have done for the organization.

4. People DevelopmentReproductionPeople who follow because of what you have done for them.

Level Four – People Development

- You develop and inspire other leaders, not just inspire followers.- People follow you because of what you’ve done for them personally.- There’s almost nothing you can’t accomplish at this level.

1. Position

RightsPeople follow because they have to.

1. Position

RightsPeople follow because they have to.

2. PermissionRelationshipsPeople follow because they want to

3. ProductionResultsPeople follow because of what you have done for the organization.

4. People DevelopmentReproductionPeople who follow because of what you have done for them.

5. PinnacleRespectPeople follow because of who you are and what you represent.

Level Five - Respect

- Leaders who have spent a lifetime pouring their lives into others sometimes find themselves on this level.- People follow them because of who they are and what they represent.

• We need to get away from the idea that the position defines the person

• We should be:– Gaining knowledge and influence– Developing different skills within each opportunity and

taking advantage of the lessons learned– Allowing each role to build on the last– Gaining a better understanding of why – Everyone should have and be a mentor– You are elevated not above, but by your brethren– “He who has a why can bear almost any what” Nietzsche

The journey of an leader

• We can extrapolate to life outside the walls of Masonry as to the benefits of being:– A good public speaker, understanding how to get things done, teamwork,

rolling up your sleeves, long and short term planning among many others

• Most importantly preparing for succession planning

– A true leader does not try to get others to follow but rather to get them to become great leaders in their own right - for as we improve ourselves as individuals we raise the level for all Masons and Masonry.

Take a ways

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If it is to be

It is up to me

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