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The week's question
In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: ciao8   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Buffett’s Lesson in Leadership
Date: 08/29/25 5:00 PM
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"In the second chapter of his book Good to Great, Jim Collins, a management thinker, drew a distinction about leadership that explains why Buffett’s announcement is significant. He distinguished between Level 4 and Level 5 leaders:

Level 4 leaders are effective, ambitious, and inspiring; however, their company’s success depends on their presence. When they leave, the business suffers.
Level 5 leaders, however, combine professional will with personal humility. Their ambition is directed at their company’s mission, not at themselves. They build greatness that lasts beyond their tenure.
Most executives plateau at Level 4. They build companies that shine today but stumble when they depart. Buffett’s exit and endorsement of Abel represent a rare instance of Level 5 leadership in action."

I thought about this and wondered what other Level 5 leaders are out there;

any suggestions.....

Tim Cook?
Jamie Dimon?
Jensen Huang?
Satya Nadella?
Mary Bara?
Stephen Squeri?
Elon Musk???

ciao

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