9. The Law of Magnetism: Who You Are is Who You Attract.

Points of the Principle

A leader attracts people who possess the same characteristics. People tend to flock

with people of similar:

. Attitude

. Generation

. Background

. Values

. Life Experience

. Leadership Ability

Leaders Who Lived Out the Law

President John F. Kennedy was a young idealist, and so he attracted like people.

Adolf Hitler, also a very influential leader, attracted people who shared his rotten

values. For these two leaders, their character drew in people who were just like

them.

Pointers for Practice

Attracting to your organization people of certain characters, backgrounds, and

qualifications do not depend merely on the hiring process. It depends greatly on the

kind of person and leader you are.