5 Levels of Leadership

Effective leadership is much more than holding a position of authority. Leaders wear many hats and serve in many capacities. When a leader is effective, he will be able to rely on people who are competent or even better at their jobs than he is at his. To become more than the boss people follow only because they are required to, you have to master the ability to invest in your people and inspire them. To grow further in your role, you must achieve results and build a team that produces. You need to help your people develop their skills so that they may lead others as well. And if you have the skill and dedication, you can reach the pinnacle of leadership-where experience will allow you to extend your influence beyond your immediate reach and time for the benefit of others.