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more power. We give them power. That’s why it is important
to recognize what they are. Fears are emotions. They are not
real. You can walk right through them if you just make yourself
take the first step, and keep going.” 77
• Hiring and Developing Others: “I don’t hire people to
work for my company. I hire them to be my company. . . . The
quality of people you hire determines how successful your
business will be.” 78
• Focus on Strengths: “Build on your strengths, and you will
overcome your weaknesses.” Johnson talks about how Michael
Jordan failed at a baseball career and he himself failed as
a late-night talk host after eight weeks on Fox. He states,
“Rarely can you turn a weakness into a strength. Greatness is
achieved by building on strengths and managing your weaknesses
so they do not matter.” 79
“What I’m trying to do [is] leave a legacy for . . . minority people,”
Johnson said. “I’ve always considered myself more than just a basketball
player.”
Below are the EI competencies for Magic Johnson, which show
stars shining across all four clusters.
Key Strengths/Competencies
• Emotional self-awareness
• Emotional self-control
• Confidence
• Initiative
• Achievement orientation
• Adaptability
• Change catalyst
• Service orientation
• Trustworthiness