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Sam988 · 08-10-2007, 03:48 AM

Level 5: Entrepeneur Level

“Express Self Now but Calculatedly for Material Rewards Now.”

Each values Level evolves as a reaction to the value below it. Level 5 emerges as individuals seek to free themselves from rigid and predictable group dynamics in favor of determining their own outcomes and goals. In every Level 4 business or organization, there are discontented people who think they could do a better job than the “establishment”. They understand Level 4 dynamics quite well, and they recognize that group progress is much slower than individual progress. They also know that they live in a Level 4 world of business, economics, and government, and they have seen how Level 4 deals with Level 3's rebellious and irreverent methods. Those who cannot resist the pull of the idea of taking charge of their own destiny may set out on their own, starting businesses. “Express self now to obtain now but don't rock the boat” becomes the credo of the emergent Level 5.

Level 5 gives birth to the philosophy of abundance. As an expressive level like Level 3, people at this level are willing to take risks but they also have learned to plan, set goals, and follow rules like the Level 4's. The overriding goal at Level 5 is to make things better and improve their lifestyle. 5's want heaven on earth now in the form of affluence and material possessions. For Level 5, if some is good, more is better; he who dies with the most toys wins. However, they know they have to fit in and avoid arousing the ire of the Level 4 establishment, so civic and fraternal organizations, membership in community and religious groups. They may often take leadership roles or run for political office to bring their vision into the Level 4 world through proper channels. At Level 5, vertical mobility is possible through individual achievement, transcending old class structure of the Level 4 system.

Level 5 individuals tend to fall into Type A personality patterns. Time becomes a limited resource as the individual's goals become a top priority, and the concept of time management becomes important. Level 5's frequently engage in chameleon-like behavior to achieve goals, trying to fit in with any situation that can help them on their upward climb to success. Typical Level 5 activities include individual sports such as handball, marathons, and especially golf. Level 5's want to participate rather than observe. The Myers – Briggs category ESTJ portrays the typical business man. Extroverted (E), detail – oriented (S), logical and analytical (T), and well organized, judgmental and opinionated (J) form a picture of the entrepreneurial personality.

The unhealthy end of the Level 5 spectrum involves exploitation of people and resources for profit motive. The healthy expression of Level 5 will invest in self and others for improvement. This is the first level where win-win outcomes are possible.

The Level 5 management system is an active hierarchy. Individuals in a Level 5 system can communicate with people above them for the first time. Decisions are made by the person with delegated authority (not positional authority as in Level 4). Delegation is possible for the first time. Examples of fictitious Level 5 organizations have been portrayed in television series such as Star Trek and Dallas.

Education and trainings at Level 5 will express the love of expensive and up-to-date technology. Level 5 students will be attracted to high-status technology, competition with other students, and expectations that learning will help them in their personal goal fulfillment. They are consumers of books, tapes, and trainings about selling techniques, motivation, goal setting, business success strategies, manipulation and influence over others.

At Level 5, science and technology are the main keys to solving problems. There is an attitude of endless abundance and unchecked greed and consumption even with limited resources. In the late 19th Century and early 20th Century, now-famous Level 5 entrepreneurs started new industries in steel, rubber, oil, aeronautics, and automobiles. New inventions such as the sewing machine, electricity and the internal combustion engine launched our society into a new technical and scientific era. A century later, the destruction of the environment, pollution of the earth, water, and atmosphere and signs of exhaustion of natural resources such as oil, forests, and extinction of numerous plant and animal species were the obvious signs of the deleterious effects of Level 5.

For the successful Level 5 who has attained most of his goals, it becomes apparent that there is a high cost associated with destruction of the environment and exploitation of workers in the interest of profit and material success. Level 5 individuals may become disillusioned, and begin to wonder if the cost of attaining material goals is worth it. In many cases they have devoted so much time and energy to pursing their goals that they have lost touch with the human side of life, alienating family members and friends. They experience a sense of emptiness and loneliness. They begin to think “there's got to be more to life than this.” These stirrings represent the emergence of Level 6.

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08-10-2007, 03:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sam988 Family Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,232	Level 5: Entrepeneur Level “Express Self Now but Calculatedly for Material Rewards Now.” Each values Level evolves as a reaction to the value below it. Level 5 emerges as individuals seek to free themselves from rigid and predictable group dynamics in favor of determining their own outcomes and goals. In every Level 4 business or organization, there are discontented people who think they could do a better job than the “establishment”. They understand Level 4 dynamics quite well, and they recognize that group progress is much slower than individual progress. They also know that they live in a Level 4 world of business, economics, and government, and they have seen how Level 4 deals with Level 3's rebellious and irreverent methods. Those who cannot resist the pull of the idea of taking charge of their own destiny may set out on their own, starting businesses. “Express self now to obtain now but don't rock the boat” becomes the credo of the emergent Level 5. Level 5 gives birth to the philosophy of abundance. As an expressive level like Level 3, people at this level are willing to take risks but they also have learned to plan, set goals, and follow rules like the Level 4's. The overriding goal at Level 5 is to make things better and improve their lifestyle. 5's want heaven on earth now in the form of affluence and material possessions. For Level 5, if some is good, more is better; he who dies with the most toys wins. However, they know they have to fit in and avoid arousing the ire of the Level 4 establishment, so civic and fraternal organizations, membership in community and religious groups. They may often take leadership roles or run for political office to bring their vision into the Level 4 world through proper channels. At Level 5, vertical mobility is possible through individual achievement, transcending old class structure of the Level 4 system. Level 5 individuals tend to fall into Type A personality patterns. Time becomes a limited resource as the individual's goals become a top priority, and the concept of time management becomes important. Level 5's frequently engage in chameleon-like behavior to achieve goals, trying to fit in with any situation that can help them on their upward climb to success. Typical Level 5 activities include individual sports such as handball, marathons, and especially golf. Level 5's want to participate rather than observe. The Myers – Briggs category ESTJ portrays the typical business man. Extroverted (E), detail – oriented (S), logical and analytical (T), and well organized, judgmental and opinionated (J) form a picture of the entrepreneurial personality. The unhealthy end of the Level 5 spectrum involves exploitation of people and resources for profit motive. The healthy expression of Level 5 will invest in self and others for improvement. This is the first level where win-win outcomes are possible. The Level 5 management system is an active hierarchy. Individuals in a Level 5 system can communicate with people above them for the first time. Decisions are made by the person with delegated authority (not positional authority as in Level 4). Delegation is possible for the first time. Examples of fictitious Level 5 organizations have been portrayed in television series such as Star Trek and Dallas. Education and trainings at Level 5 will express the love of expensive and up-to-date technology. Level 5 students will be attracted to high-status technology, competition with other students, and expectations that learning will help them in their personal goal fulfillment. They are consumers of books, tapes, and trainings about selling techniques, motivation, goal setting, business success strategies, manipulation and influence over others. At Level 5, science and technology are the main keys to solving problems. There is an attitude of endless abundance and unchecked greed and consumption even with limited resources. In the late 19th Century and early 20th Century, now-famous Level 5 entrepreneurs started new industries in steel, rubber, oil, aeronautics, and automobiles. New inventions such as the sewing machine, electricity and the internal combustion engine launched our society into a new technical and scientific era. A century later, the destruction of the environment, pollution of the earth, water, and atmosphere and signs of exhaustion of natural resources such as oil, forests, and extinction of numerous plant and animal species were the obvious signs of the deleterious effects of Level 5. For the successful Level 5 who has attained most of his goals, it becomes apparent that there is a high cost associated with destruction of the environment and exploitation of workers in the interest of profit and material success. Level 5 individuals may become disillusioned, and begin to wonder if the cost of attaining material goals is worth it. In many cases they have devoted so much time and energy to pursing their goals that they have lost touch with the human side of life, alienating family members and friends. They experience a sense of emptiness and loneliness. They begin to think “there's got to be more to life than this.” These stirrings represent the emergence of Level 6. Continues below... . . . .