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Becoming a new leader is similar to becoming a new consultant. New consultants must learn the process, get their bearings, build a foundation, and then they become great consultants. The same process holds true for new leaders; it’s a learning curve. Many new leaders make the mistake of thinking that they can work less once they become a leader or that they are instantly going to have financial freedom; none of which is true. Unfortunately, these false beliefs lead to disappointment and failure. Understanding the levels of leadership is just as important as understanding and overcoming the obstacles of a new consultant. The better you understand the process, the better your chances of succeeding as a leader.

New Leader
Congratulations, you’re a leader! You’ve sponsored six to ten people and you finally have your own team. This level is exciting and stressful all at the same time; it’s the hardest level of them all. You’re excited because you have a team, but at this level people drop out just as quickly as they start, so you may find your self feeling overwhelmed and stressed.

This level is the bottom of the ladder; you must continue to work hard in order to reach a more comfortable level. The power of numbers is not in your favor at this point; knowing this will help you stay strong while weathering the storm. Whatever you do, don’t stop recruiting, you must accelerate in your sponsoring efforts in order to maintain your leadership; otherwise you will have nothing left after your initial recruits drop out. Balance is the key; sales, sponsoring and motivation.

Seasoned Leader
Here you’ve begun to build a foundation and you’re feeling more confident. At this level you have twenty plus sponsors, one of which now has their own team. This gives you another stream of income, but don’t slow down yet; concentrate on your best recruits and encourage them to build their own teams.

Your new leaders will have trouble and will need your support as they are stuck and frustrated being a level one leader. You will loose new leaders just has fast as you lost your initial recruits, so you must continue to promote out new leaders in order to maintain your status here; you’ll never have too many leaders. This level may be just as frustrating as level one, but keep moving forward or you yourself may be a short term leader. You can not stay at this level as the stress will eventually get to you. On the upside; your income is growing, your recruits respect you and you’re building relationships. Your recruits now look up to you; you must lead by example.

Group Leader
Your business is really progressing at this level and you’re more at ease. A group leader leads fifty plus recruits and at least three other leader teams. A group leader is a leader leading multiple groups of leaders. This is where you will see the most growth in your business. You now have multiple levels of recruits working independently for you; selling and sponsoring.

You can now concentrate on your central unit. Your momentum, confidence and morale are high. Your drop out level is lower and drop outs don’t affect you as much because you now have the power of numbers in your favor. At this level you have a lot of influence over people because of your own successes; people follow you because they see experience. Stress is low, but you have a great deal of responsibility; people depend on you and your income depends on them. You now have job security. This is a comfortable level.

Regional Leader
Congratulations you are now leading a region of leaders. At this level you have a hundred plus recruits and ten plus leader teams. Your business no longer depends solely upon you. You don’t have to work as hard anymore. You are at great ease and are enjoying a large residual income. Your recruits are following you because of how you’ve touched their lives and given them hope. Long term growth and security have begun; you have reached financial freedom.