Taking the magnetic approach to leadership: Stop chasing and start attracting through alignment and authentic presence.

Taking the magnetic approach to leadership: Stop chasing and start attracting through alignment and authentic presence. 
Psychology Today; by Jessica Schrader; 8/3/25 
Key points:

• Traditional leadership models of hustle and force lead to burnout and disconnection.
• Magnetic leadership comes from internal alignment, not external pressure.
• Neuroscience shows aligned, emotionally regulated leaders inspire deeper trust and results.

... Magnets don’t hustle, manipulate, or sell. They simply align. Their power doesn’t come from chasing or force but from attracting with their alignment. Our brains are wired for emotional resonance. According to Dr. Richard Boyatzis of Case Western Reserve University, resonant leaders who operate from alignment and empathy activate neural circuits in others that increase trust and engagement (Boyatzis et al., 2013).
... Positive psychology research shows that when individuals act in ways aligned with their core values, they report higher motivation, resilience, and satisfaction (Sheldon & Elliot, 1999). Alignment isn’t just a trendy buzzword. It's foundational for sustainable fulfillment.