Leaders set direction. Leaders change the way we think. Leaders change the world. Today's discussion is about three leaders and the way they changed (are changing) the world. These leaders are quite different from one another. But they share a common thread that has made their leadership journeys truly special.
Besides having impressive resumes, what do these 3 leaders have in common? They built tribes. Tribes are groups of people united with a common vision. They challenge the status quo and how people think. Tribes change the world. Seth Godin, author of the best-selling book Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us offers this definition: "A tribe is any group of people, large or small, who are connected to one another, a leader, and an idea." Jesus, Coach K, and Jimmy Buffett connected people to a vision. They built tribes.
Jesus, undoubtedly, is the most popular person who ever lived. He's the central figure of Christianity and is regarded as an important prophet of God in Islam. During his life, he impacted countless lives through his ministry and teachings. He spread hope and inspired people to believe and have faith. He became such a popular leader throughout his time that he became a political threat and was eventually executed. He's the primary character in the Bible, the most popular book ever written. Mike Kryzyzewski (also called "Coach K") is the all-time winningest coach in Division I men's college basketball. To date he has coached Duke University to 4 NCAA championships, 11 Final Fours, and 12 conference titles. He was the coach and leader of the US's gold medal-winning 2008 Summer Olympics men's basketball team. Jimmy Buffett is a singer-songwriter, film producer, and businessman. He's famous for his musical talent and has released 30 albums: 8 gold and 9 platinum or multiplatinum. Buffett has written 3 best-selling books and he owns 2 successful restaurant chains: "Margaritaville" and "Cheeseburger in Paradise."
Jesus is the founding father of Christianity, a religion practiced by more than 2.2 billion people today. Every Sunday, people congregate in churches around the world to worship and spread the message he preached over 2000 years ago. Jesus built his tribe one by one, from Galilee to Jerusalem, preaching to anyone who would listen. He challenged authority and spread hope throughout the land. He gave people something to believe in, gave them faith, and as a result built the biggest tribe in history.
Jesus is the founding father of Christianity, a religion practiced by over 2.2 billion people today. Every Sunday, people congregate in churches around the world to worship and spread the message he preached over 2000 years ago. Jesus built his tribe one by one, from Galilee to Jerusalem, preaching to anyone who would listen. He challenged authority and spread hope throughout the land. He gave people something to believe in, gave them faith, and thus built the biggest tribe in history.
Jimmy Buffett united his tribe under the concept of "island escapism." He created "Margaritaville," a place for his listeners to leave the hardships of everyday life. His tribe, "the Parrotheads," comes together at his live performances to take pleasure in and celebrate the island lifestyle. Typical attire for a Parrothead includes a Hawaiian shirt, "board shorts", and flip-flops for men or a grass skirt and coconut bra for ladies. Buffett built his tribe through his catchy tunes and magnetic personality. His idea has helped him sell over 20 million albums, sell out concert venues, and form the Parrothead tribe.
Best of luck on your leadership journey. You will do awesome.
Besides having impressive resumes, what do these 3 leaders have in common? They built tribes. Tribes are groups of people united with a common vision. They challenge the status quo and how people think. Tribes change the world. Seth Godin, author of the best-selling book Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us offers this definition: "A tribe is any group of people, large or small, who are connected to one another, a leader, and an idea." Jesus, Coach K, and Jimmy Buffett connected people to a vision. They built tribes.
Jesus, undoubtedly, is the most popular person who ever lived. He's the central figure of Christianity and is regarded as an important prophet of God in Islam. During his life, he impacted countless lives through his ministry and teachings. He spread hope and inspired people to believe and have faith. He became such a popular leader throughout his time that he became a political threat and was eventually executed. He's the primary character in the Bible, the most popular book ever written. Mike Kryzyzewski (also called "Coach K") is the all-time winningest coach in Division I men's college basketball. To date he has coached Duke University to 4 NCAA championships, 11 Final Fours, and 12 conference titles. He was the coach and leader of the US's gold medal-winning 2008 Summer Olympics men's basketball team. Jimmy Buffett is a singer-songwriter, film producer, and businessman. He's famous for his musical talent and has released 30 albums: 8 gold and 9 platinum or multiplatinum. Buffett has written 3 best-selling books and he owns 2 successful restaurant chains: "Margaritaville" and "Cheeseburger in Paradise."
Jesus is the founding father of Christianity, a religion practiced by more than 2.2 billion people today. Every Sunday, people congregate in churches around the world to worship and spread the message he preached over 2000 years ago. Jesus built his tribe one by one, from Galilee to Jerusalem, preaching to anyone who would listen. He challenged authority and spread hope throughout the land. He gave people something to believe in, gave them faith, and as a result built the biggest tribe in history.
Jesus is the founding father of Christianity, a religion practiced by over 2.2 billion people today. Every Sunday, people congregate in churches around the world to worship and spread the message he preached over 2000 years ago. Jesus built his tribe one by one, from Galilee to Jerusalem, preaching to anyone who would listen. He challenged authority and spread hope throughout the land. He gave people something to believe in, gave them faith, and thus built the biggest tribe in history.
Jimmy Buffett united his tribe under the concept of "island escapism." He created "Margaritaville," a place for his listeners to leave the hardships of everyday life. His tribe, "the Parrotheads," comes together at his live performances to take pleasure in and celebrate the island lifestyle. Typical attire for a Parrothead includes a Hawaiian shirt, "board shorts", and flip-flops for men or a grass skirt and coconut bra for ladies. Buffett built his tribe through his catchy tunes and magnetic personality. His idea has helped him sell over 20 million albums, sell out concert venues, and form the Parrothead tribe.
Best of luck on your leadership journey. You will do awesome.
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