We’ve been taught that successful leadership involves chasing, persuading, and hustling until we reach a desired outcome. Like a hunter on the prowl, we stalk our potential customers like prey in the form of sales calls as we relentlessly track conversions and revenue. And we also cast our bait like fishermen through advertisements and limited-time offers. We patiently wait until we get our hot leads on the hook, then reel them in fast once we feel a tug of interest.

Yet what if there is a third way? One that doesn’t have a predator-prey relationship but has a symbiotic relationship based on resonance where everyone wins?

Welcome to the magnetic approach.

Most high-performing leaders get misdiagnosed for burning out due to time management issues and having too many responsibilities on their plate. Yet when I dig in with my clients, we find it’s more of an issue of a lack of passion and purpose in their work. And the research backs this up.

About 77% of professionals in a recent survey by Deloitte reported burnout at their current job. The top reasons being misaligned values and a lack of control (Deloitte, 2022). This is not a time management issue. It is a lack of freedom and passion.

The outdated leadership model is to try to squeeze as much effort out of each........

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