Some leaders raise the energy the moment they walk into the room. Others drain it. People can feel your presence long before you speak.
That difference between leaders who attract and those who repel has nothing to do with luck or personality. It’s about how you lead.
Many people assume the qualities that draw others in are natural gifts. They’re not. Every skill that makes a leader magnetic can be learned, practiced, and refined.
The qualities that attract people to you aren’t gifts you’re born with; they’re skills you develop.
If you want people to be drawn to your leadership, here are five worth mastering:
Competent Humility.
Emotional Mastery.
Authentic Charisma.
Intentional Listening.
Persuasive Communication.
Coaching question:
What are the things you do that attract people to you instead of repel them?
Use Your Gifts,
John Eades, CEO of LearnLoft | The Sales Infrastructure
What do you think makes a leader most magnetic to follow?
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Leaders Don’t Have Technical Problems, They Have Human Problems (Video)
There are two kinds of problems:
1. Complex Problems - Easy to understand, but you never entirely solve them
2. Complicated Problems - Hard to understand but can be solved with computational horsepower (Aka a lot of effort and testing)
For example:
Love is a complex; a jet engine is complicated.
People are complex; a toaster is complicated.
The biggest problems are technical; they’re human. What is required is leadership.
Here Are Some Ways We Could Partner:
Customized Leadership Development Programs: Bring the Accelerate Leadership Program or Catalyst for Growth Program in-house for a customized experience for your team members. Programs include virtual or in-person instructor-led training, a Leadership Growth Plan, and group coaching to ensure real-world mastery.
1:1 Coaching: Work 1-on-1 with me or one of our certified coaches to achieve your goals, strengthen critical skills, and address your most pressing challenges. This 6-month program focuses on mindset and execution for tangible, lasting outcomes. Show me more
Speaking: We are now booking keynotes for the fall of 2025 and early 2026. John’s new keynote, “The Teamwork Advantage,” has been a hit for organizations. Hit reply on this note, or check out some of our recent talks here.
