The 5 Levels of Leadership

The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell is a masterclass in understanding what true leadership really means — and how to grow through each stage with purpose and influence.

Most people think leadership is about titles or seniority. Maxwell shatters that illusion and lays out a clear path that anyone can follow — whether you’re leading one person or an entire organization.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

• Move from Position to Permission — earning genuine influence through relationships, not authority.
• Rise to Production — driving results that make your leadership undeniable.
• Advance to People Development — multiplying your impact by growing new leaders.
• Reach the Pinnacle — where legacy, respect, and transformation define your leadership.

Maxwell’s five-level framework has been adopted by Fortune 500 companies, global nonprofits, and world-class teams because it works — it turns leadership from a role into a roadmap.

If you’ve ever wondered how great leaders are made, this book gives you the blueprint to become one — step by step.

Leadership isn’t a destination. It’s a journey of continuous growth.

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