What were the key characteristics that OBL possessed that allowed him to have such influence upon the minds and actions of members of al Qaeda and its affiliates? Also, what were the ‘leadership secrets’ of OBL described in the required reading by Hoffman, and how did they help him lead the al Qaeda organization?
Please ensure to include references and citations.
Reading:
A Theory of Terrorist Leadership (and its Consequences for Leadership Targeting)
Michael Freeman Pages 666-687
