Who you are is who you attract.
Leaders consciously and unconsciously attract people who have something in common with them. That can be a strength for the organization if the leader uses it wisely.
What the Law of Magnetism means
Common ground shows up in key areas: age, attitude, background, values, energy, giftedness, and leadership ability.
Look at the people who work for a leader, and you learn a great deal about the leader.
What the Law of Magnetism looks like in practice
How a mouse attracted dreamers and tinkerers
In 1937 Walt Disney dared to make the first feature-length animated film, “Snow White”, and went on to win 22 Oscars. His vision and perfectionism attracted artists, engineers and storytellers who were wired just like him.
Three Super Bowls and a team in his image
Bill Walsh invented the West Coast Offense and brought in talents like Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Ronnie Lott. His “Standard of Performance” attracted people who shared his discipline – in 1984 the 49ers went 15-1.
The man who kept Chrysler from going bust
Chrysler was on the brink when Lee Iacocca arrived in 1978. He secured a $1.5 billion government loan, repaid seven years early, and built a core team that shared his values – right up to the minivan.
What the animation shows
Like attracts like: each leader gathers dots of their own color around them.
