Leadercast - Jon Gordon & Jesse Cole

Join us for this streamed event, with local facilitation, by featured speakers Jon Gordon & Jesse Cole from The Savannah Bananas.

It’s not the pessimists who change the world. “Throughout history, it’s the believers, the dreamers, the doers, the positive leaders who make the greatest impact,” says Jon Gordon, who learned the value of positivity after stress and negativity nearly cost him his marriage when he lost his job during the Dot-Com Bubble. Since then, he shifted his mindset to positivity and now inspires others to do the same to be their most successful. “Being a positive leader doesn’t just make you better, it makes everyone around you better,” shares Jon. Positive leadership elevates people and performance. It enables leaders to find a way through adversity and navigate a world where negativity lurks around every corner. Teams need positive leadership now more than ever. Set yourself apart by leading positively and inspiring others to pursue a better future together.

When Jesse Cole and his wife began to pursue their dream of starting their own baseball team almost a decade ago, it wasn’t going well. In their first three months, they sold only two tickets. They were doing all the things other teams do to be successful, and yet they were running out of money. Everything shifted when they stepped outside the norm by changing the team’s name to the “Savannah Bananas” and moved their focus to a “fans first” experience. Now, the Savannah Bananas team is considered the greatest show in sports, with all their games selling out and millions on the waitlist. Often, leaders are so focused on chasing customers or keeping up with competitors that they fail to create real fans. Jesse shares his five Es for creating raving fans that leaders can use to stand out and establish an unforgettable experience and brand connection.