Understanding Level 5 Leadership for Successful Fundraising
Level 5 Leadership embodies a unique blend of personal humility and professional will, focusing on collective progress rather than individual achievement. Leaders at this level exhibit qualities such as humility, passion for their work, constant self-improvement, and the ability to lead by example. Contrasting Level 4 Leadership traits highlight the importance of humility, self-reflection, and a team-centered approach for sustained success in fundraising efforts.
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LEVEL 5 LEADERSHIP & ITS IMPACT ON FUNDRAISING James C. McCarty Penn State University World Campus L A 402
WHAT IS LEVEL 5 LEADERSHIP ? Building enduring greatness through a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will (Collins, 20). The complex notion of an individual exemplifying both professional determination and personal humility Placing more emphasis on the progression of the group, project, company, etc.. Instead of on ones self improvement Sociocentric as opposed to egocentric
ASPECTS OF LEVEL 5 LEADERSHIP TO REMEMBER An individual does not progress through the hierarchy in sequence from level 1 through level 5 Level 5 Leaders exemplify all five layers of the pyramid Portraying a strong sense of humility, Not about themselves, but instead a passion for their work
LEVEL 5 LEADERS VS. LEVEL 4 LEADERS Level 5 Leadership Work Horse Lead by example Level 4 Leadership Show Pony Take credit only during prosperous times Ready to point the finger in times of regression or turmoil Egocentric In search of praise Never ask other to do what they would not do themselves Humble Constant Humility
THE MIRROR VS. THE WINDOW Level 5 Leaders In times of progression, view the situation through the window. Never taking the credit for themselves, but instead looking outward to give the accomplishment elsewhere In times of turmoil, view the situation through the mirror. Instead of pointing their finger elsewhere, they are self critical of what they need to improve to better the situation Level 4 Leaders In times of progression, view the situation through the mirror. Taking personal credit for the accomplishments and progression of the organization. In times of turmoil, view the situation through the window. Looking to point the finger elsewhere of everyone else's mistakes and what they need to improve to better the situation as opposed to looking within.
JIM COLLINS INSIGHT ON LEVEL 5 LEADERSHIP
IMPORTANT SUBSIDIARY FACTORS The Hedgehog Concept The Flywheel Affect The Doom Loop The 3 topics all play an important role in Level 5 Leadership. Each component lays the foundation or pathway for the Level 5 Leader to improve the organization. Essentially these are the roadmap to follow (or not follow) in order to achieve success and move from good to great.
THE HEDGEHOG CONCEPT The systematic frame work for moving from good to great The black shaded area on the diagram Deep understanding of each of the three circles The Hedgehog concept is what drives progression. A Level 5 Leader deeply understands their organizations parameters, and uses this knowledge to better progress the organization towards success from being good to great.
THE FLYWHEEL EFFECT Success is not achieved in a single instance Only through steady and constant progression will a breakthrough from good to great happen, while maintaining within the parameters of the hedgehog concept From the outside it appears to have happened overnight From the inside its steady and constant progression and evolution occurring over the course of time A Level 5 Leader uses The Flywheel Effect as the vehicle to drive the organization to success. Achieving this destination does not happen in an instant. The Level 5 Leader needs to keep constant and steady pressure on the gas pedal.
THE DOOM LOOP The exact opposite of the Flywheel Effect Constant changing and altering of the organizations direction, without maintaining within the parameters of the hedgehog concept. The Doom Loop is the downfall for many on the journey from good to great. A Level 5 Leader will need to posses the insight to staying within the confides of the Hedgehog Concept to avoid entering the Doom Loop.
LEVEL 5 LEADERSHIP IN FUNDRAISING Within the field of Fundraising, the person to work the hardest to make the biggest impact, and the strongest connection with prospective donors will be the one achieving the gift. Level 5 Leadership is essential because the field of Fundraising is becoming ever more competitive to acquire the philanthropic dollar. The Hedgehog Concept will help the fundraiser to understand who their non-profit can establish the strongest connections with The Flywheel Effect is the drive for always establishing new connection with new prospective donors, towards obtaining a gift. It must be noted that a Fundraiser, even being a Level 5 Leader needs to find the balance between the workhorse and show pony mindset. During times of commemoration or celebration, the show pony must be present When establishing new connections, the work horse needs to be leaded by example.
REFERENCES Collins, J. (2001). Good to great: Why some companies make the leap--and others don't. New York, NY: Harper Bu From Good to Great: What Defines a Level V Leader? (2009, September 21). Retrieved December 16, 2014, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-KyQ90XByYsiness.
