Hey champions! Whether you're in direct selling or running your own business, today's message will transform how you lead. We're diving into John Maxwell's 5 Levels of Leadership - principles that have shaped countless success stories worldwide.
These insights work whether you're building a direct selling organization or leading any entrepreneurial venture. Let's dive in!
LEVEL 1 - POSITION.
Level 1 is Position. Meet Alex, who leads because of his title. He could be:
- An upline in direct selling.
- A CEO in his startup.
- A manager in his company.
But his team only follows because they have to. They need his approval for everything, and meetings happen only because he says so.
Remember: Position is just the starting point, not the destination.
LEVEL 2 - PERMISSION.
At Level 2 - Permission, we see Adam's leadership style:
- He knows every team member's dreams.
- Creates a family-like atmosphere.
- Team members join activities because they want to.
- Real relationships form beyond business.
His team says, 'We follow Adam because he genuinely cares.'"
LEVEL 3 - PRODUCTION.
Level 3 is Production. Sarah exemplifies this:
- Top performer company-wide.
- Created duplicatable systems.
- Proven prospect follow-up methods.
- Consistent team growth.
Her results speak for themselves. Team members say, 'I follow Sarah's system because it works!'
LEVEL 4 - PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT.
Brian represents Level 4 - People Development:
- Focuses on creating leaders.
- Team runs without his presence.
- Multiple successful presenters.
- His downlines outperform him.
His legacy? 'Brian didn't just build a team; he built leaders.'
LEVEL 5 - PINNACLE
Wafaa embodies Level 5 - Pinnacle Leadership:
- Develop six-figure earners.
- Industry-wide influence.
- Creates company-wide systems.
- Mentors across organizations.
People follow her for who she is, not just what she's achieved."
Remember these truths:
- You can't skip levels.
- Each level builds on the previous.
- Your leadership level caps your growth.
- These principles work in any business.
Here's your action step: Identify your current level and plan ONE specific action to reach the next level.
Whether you're building a direct selling empire or growing any business, these principles will transform your leadership journey.
Share below: What level are you at, and what's your next step?
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