Have humility, and they don't seek success for their own glory; rather, success is necessary so that the team and organization can thrive. They tend to share credit for success, and they're the first to accept blame for mistakes.
Work on developing the following skills and
characteristics to become a Level 5 Leader:
Develop
humility.
Ask for help.
Take
responsibility.
Develop
discipline.
Find the right
people.
Lead with
passion.
Level 1: Highly Capable Individual
At this level, you make high quality contributions with your
work. You possess useful levels of knowledge; and you have the talent and
skills needed to do a good job.
Level 2: Contributing Team Member
At Level 2, you use your knowledge and skills to help your
team succeed. You work effectively, productively and successfully with other
people in your group.
Level 3: Competent Manager
Here, you're able to organize a group effectively to achieve
specific goals and objectives.
Level 4: Effective Leader
Level 4 is the category that most top leaders fall into.
Here, you're able to galvanize a department or organization to meet performance
objectives and achieve a vision.
Level 5: Great Leader
At Level 5, you have all of the abilities needed for the
other four levels, plus you have the unique blend of humility and will that's
required for true greatness.