We all would like to work in our comfort zone as it'll allow us to think creatively and independently. It applies to work as well as people, this gives you more flexibility to work in a healthy environment.
It's natural when you have like-minded people around you with the same intention to work and grow, you tend to work with a positive attitude and it will bring productivity to the workplace.
In today's world, no one wants to work lifelong in one place and everyone moves around for better opportunity and wealth, in such a scenario the leader who moves to another place try to poach like-minded people with him and create the same work environment as before.