Unlocking Your Leadership Potential
Leadership and Administrative Skills
Donna Patterson
Extension Educator, AG & 4H
Oklahoma State University
Claremore
Abstract
Unlocking Your Leadership Potential: The 5 Levels of Leadership
What separates average leaders from exceptional ones? How do the most influential leaders inspire, motivate, and drive results? In The 5 Levels of Leadership, renowned leadership expert John C. Maxwell provides a powerful roadmap for personal and organizational growth. This session will take you on a transformative journey through the five levels—Position, Permission, Production, People Development, and Pinnacle—revealing how leaders can elevate their impact at every stage. Whether you’re a seasoned educator, an emerging leader, or someone seeking to enhance your leadership influence, this presentation will provide actionable insights to help you move beyond positional authority and cultivate authentic influence. You will learn how to build trust and earn the right to lead beyond your title, increase productivity and drive tangible results, and develop and empower others to create a culture of leadership. At the highest level, you will understand how to reach the pinnacle of leadership, where influence extends beyond organizations and into legacy-building.Packed with real-world examples, practical strategies, and interactive discussions, this session will challenge you to assess your current leadership level and provide a clear path to climbing higher. As part of the NACAA Leadership Academy this workshop will help you want to unlock your leadership potential and inspire those around you.
Authors: Donna Patterson, Joshua Criss, Brooke Latack, Jerry M Smith
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Donna Patterson Extension Educator, AG/4H & CED, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma, 74017
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Joshua Criss Residential Horticulture Agent 1, University of Florida, Florida, 32570
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Brooke Latack Desert Area Livestock Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension, California, 92250
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Jerry M Smith County Extension Director, Auburn University Extension, Alabama, 35592