The document discusses different levels of commitment in leadership and management from levels 1 to 5. Level 1 is the lowest form of personal convenience commitment where people only commit if tasks are easy. Level 2 is political commitment driven by self-interest. Level 3 is intellectual commitment where people are aligned with organizational goals. Level 4 is emotional commitment where people are highly loyal and dedicated. Level 5 is the highest spiritual commitment where people prioritize organizational success above all else.

1. LEADING AND MANAGING
WITH A DIFFERENCE
FROM SIMPLY LEADING AND MANAGING
TO BECOMING A LEADER & MANAGER ABOVE THE REST

7. LEVEL 1 COMMITMENT LEVEL 5 COMMITMENT
AMBIDEXTROUS
CAPABLE
CAPABILITY
“INFORMATIONALLY”
KNOWLEDGEABLE
NETWORKED
HONEST AND ADMIRED
WITH INTEGRITY LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT BRAND
COMMANDING MAGNETIC
COMMUNICATION & CHARISMA
PRESENCE (Being a person for others)

8. DRIVERSHIP COLLEGIAL
FACILITATION
WORK HARDER
WORK HARD
AND SMARTER
DISPOSITION : DISPOSITION:
ACT/REACT ANTICIPATE
CONTINUAL CHASING
IMPROVEMENT PERFECTION
PASSION THREE CIRCLES
PASSION, BE THE BEST IN THE WORLD
DRIVE TO YOUR ECONOMIC ENGINE

9. TRUE NORTH

10. CONCLUDING MESSAGE
Vince Lombardi
The World’s Greatest Coach
The Green Bay Packers

11. APPENDIX

12. LEVELS OF COMMITMENT
• Level 1 - Personal Convenience
• An easy choice; No sweat
• Lowest form of Commitment
• Not too dependable
• Level 2 - Political level
• What’s in it for me; Predictable and fairly dependable
• Professional Mercenary?
• Tendency for Blind Obedience
• Level 3 - Intellectual Level
• Aligned expectations; Professional relationship
• Very Predictable and very dependable
• They are the loyal employees
• Level 4 - Emotional Level
• Commitment has solidified
• They see no Organizational Boundaries
• They are the consistent performers and assets of the Organization
• Level 5 - Spiritual Level
• The Highest Level of Commitment
• They are the Organizational Heroes
• They form the backbone of a Great Company

13. Level 1 Commitment - The Personal Convenience Commitment
This is the lowest form of Commitment. A Commitment based on the personal choice and convenience
of the person. The Person’s commitment is tied heavily to what will make him/her be at the center of the
limelight and receive the maximum publicity. These people only demonstrate apparent Commitment and
only if the demands or the requirements are easy to deal with; less trouble but maximum public exposure.
No Sweat. Their Commitment only appeals to the Perception of the people around him/her.
You will see these Level 1 Commitment folks as the seemingly eager beavers showing a lot of enthusiasm and
energy level to be part of the action. Unfortunately, they are the first to fade away and leave the background
when the difficult part of the tasks and challenges start to build up. These people usually talk a lot; criticize a lot;
have a lot of questions and present their one-track mind opinion more often than not. But they never really
contribute to noticeable and acceptable results. His/her agenda is what others will think of him/her and his/her
ideas and not necessarily concerned about others and the expected contribution.
These level 1 guys are obviously absent or often late in the working meetings and has in his/her arsenal all the
convenient set of “canned” excuses for not being around or not being able to deliver expectations and is the first
person to recommit to an A/R because he/she has suddenly become too busy with “other priorities”. He/she now
has a limited bandwidth to finish all his/her tasks all at the same time.
You have to be more patient to be able to understand and therefore be more considerate with his/her difficult
predicament. These guys are not dependable during crunch time and the last 2 minute rush.

14. Level 2 Commitment - The Political Level Commitment
The 2nd lowest level of Commitment is the Political Commitment. These guys demonstrate the trait
“What’s in it for me?”
This type of a Commitment is like the commitment of a Professional Mercenary who is willing and
will do the “Kill” and do whatever it takes for a tag price. It is always principally the monetary rewards
as the source of motivation or the fuel of gratification and satisfaction. They are generally dependable
and guarantee results if the rewards are guaranteed as well.
These are the people who would go the extra mile only if they get an assured extra pay, overtime,
bonus, merit adjustment and later on a promotion.
On the other viewpoint, these can be the same people driven to action only because of the fear of losing
their jobs, fear of disciplinary action or fear of being treated like an “Organizational Outcast.”
This category of Commitment can actually drive a level of performance but not necessarily over the long
haul. There is a tendency to force the organizational behavior to survive by all means; sacrifice critical
and independent thinking and just remain within the norm. Level 2 commitment mean conformance
and blind obedience to commandments and would never put up a dissenting opinion for fear of creating
controversy or being branded as a filibuster.
These are the typical Yes Sirs and Yes Madams.

15. Level 3 Commitment - The Intellectual Level Commitment
In the case of Intellectual Level Commitment, the relationships of people in organizations is anchored on a
common belief and a conviction that what is being asked for is justified by logical and correct reasoning,
morally right, financially viable, and consequently good for the company and its customers.
The employees are convinced and driven through facts not perceptions.
The level of commitment is characterized as being very professional.
The acts and dealings of the employee-Supervisor with Top management are all above board and
conducted under an atmosphere of clean ethical behavior and free from any “political” undertones.
The application of the Open door policy contributes to the stability and sustainability of the Intellectual
Level Commitment.
The goals are therefore much easier to drive because the expectations are communicated, understood and
therefore there is perfect alignment of Company expectations versus what the people have to
execute and deliver.
It is therefore not too difficult to explain to the employees that the company is not a Charitable
Institution; that the Company has to make money and derive reasonable profits from where
benefits and monetary incentives for the people will all come from.

16. Level 4 Commitment - The Emotional Level Commitment
The Emotional level commitment is common to Filipinos. It is a Commitment level where the full
aspirations, hopes and dreams of the employees are at their peak.
The common statement that you will hear is “ This is a Great Company. This is where I will be retiring.
Clearly, there is a very strong personal attachment of the person to the institution. The belief system ,
culture and values of the Company are the same as that of the employee.
The employees are passionate about work and have dedicated their time towards that endeavor. Their
adrenalin levels are endless and fathomless. The Company leaders know that whatever happens, these
employees will remain loyal and committed to the vision and mission of the organization.
The loyalty and the bonding is clearly seen like “The Bayanihan in action.” Here you can see that everyone
wants to help everyone. Everyone is joining the bandwagon. There are no Organizational silos and barriers.
This is what General Electric calls the “ boundary-less Organization.”

17. Level 5 Commitment - The Spiritual Level Commitment
This is the highest form of Commitment that any person or organization can demonstrate.
This actually means that the employees are primarily motivated by the Higher level Mission of the Organization
(Like providing a viable alternative to the future of renewable energy; changing people’s mindset towards
the environment.)
Employees are prepared to dedicate themselves to their career and to the success of the organization without
being bothered for any unpaid work hours, doing extra mile work just because they believe that the good job
they are pouring will mean job security for the employees in the organization and the continued success of
the Company.
These are the REAL PILLARS of the organization. They are the valiant men and women working
painstakingly by the side, delivering the results; diligently doing their tasks; taking pride in team
accomplishments and not allowing themselves to be bothered by negative opinion and unconstructive
criticisms of others. No amount of Office Politics can distract these people with a Level 5 Commitment.
They look at things that are seem right and don’t look at things that don’t seem right. They spend their
efforts and calories on what else can be done differently and well.
They have placed the Organization’s welfare in their top priority.