Discuss the key characteristics that Osama bin Laden possessed that allowed him to have such influence upon the minds and actions of members of al Qaeda and its affiliates.

Discuss the key characteristics that Osama bin Laden possessed that allowed him to have such influence upon the minds and actions of members of al Qaeda and its affiliates. Also, discuss the ‘leadership secrets’ of OBL described in the reading by Hoffman, and identify how they help him lead the al Qaeda organization.