The Main Behaviors of Level 5 Leaders
- Personal Humility
Demonstrates a compelling modesty, shunning public adulation, never boastful.
Acts with quiet, calm determination; relies principally on inspired standards, not inspiring charisma, to motivate.
Channels ambition into the company not the self; sets up successors for even more greatness in the next generation.
Looks in the mirror, not out the window, to apportion responsibility for poor results, never blaming other people, external factors, or bad luck.
- Professional Will
Creates superb results, a clear catalyst in the transition from good to great.
Demonstrates an unwavering resolve to do whatever must be done to produce the best long-term results, no matter how difficult.
Sets the standard of building an enduring great company; will settle for nothing less.
Looks out the window, not in the mirror, to apportion credit for the success of the company—to other people, external factors, and good luck.