14 Responses to “In Movements, One is the Magic Number”

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   Nikki June 4th, 2009 at 6:25 am

   This is possibly one of best examples of the “tipping point” I have ever seen. It’s amazing to see people literally RUN to be apart of this.

   And, to answer your question, the influencers are really the first few people who join him. They make it cool. The communicated to everyone, “Hey, you should be a part of this.”

   Great post.

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   Chris Dary June 4th, 2009 at 6:50 am

   What a great video, and message!

   I think the hardest part of being the one passionate guy in the room is sticking to it - without dedication that flame can be snuffed out before it has a chance to really catch. You’ve gotta be your own mascot.

   I’ve never heard any really great advice on how to keep motivation up during that early time. If you’ve got any thoughts on that, I’d love to hear it! I think if people can commit themselves better we’d have a lot more progress in society as a whole.

   Thanks for the thought provoking post, Spike!

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   Rick Hardy June 4th, 2009 at 9:27 am

   I love it! You made my day. There’s just such great energy in this video. And your point is well-taken. If only it was this easy in life. Remember, the culture of that event allowed for that to happen. Unfortunately, that’s usually not the case. So it requires great courage to be the one dancing by yourself, as this guy had. Thanks for this post!

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   Spike June 4th, 2009 at 9:31 am

   Thanks for the comments, everyone.

   Rick, you’re right. It’s the environment. So I would say that it’s the challenge of your company to create that environment. It’s not easy at all - and all great movements take a lot of hard work. But if that company is willing to create a culture that invites a movement, then you’ve taken the first step on a journey that never ends. And that’s a great thing.

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   stephenie June 4th, 2009 at 10:23 am

   Yup… get it! Love it!

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   Joseph T. Dager June 5th, 2009 at 4:48 am

   I was commenting on a tweet that linked to this as I was watching it and saying no that you need 2, but 30 seconds into it, I stopped and re-typed GR8 RT, MUST SEE VIDEO

   Nice find, great comments and how true!

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   Sarah Mae June 5th, 2009 at 4:51 am

   AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Lisa Simpson June 5th, 2009 at 10:26 am

    Great video,he made me want to get up and dance.LOL,UNSTOPABLE

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    Kelly Jo June 5th, 2009 at 10:40 am

    Great video. Even if his ‘movement’ didn’t get others to join in, he still had FUN!!!

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    Tea' June 5th, 2009 at 8:03 pm

    Reminds me of my drunk Sister In Law at the last family wedding we attended. She was toasted but everyone followed her around like puppies.

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    Liz June 18th, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    Great find indeed. But my favorite pre-dates this one by 22 years. Patrick Dempsey in Can’t Buy Me Love and his version of the African Anteater ritual. People may follow a person that is committed and passionate because they are kindred spirits as you say, but they also follow because they have a desperate need to feel included. No one wants to be the one left sitting on the hill not dancing.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxIrQPffSIg

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