It Takes a Tribe

Praise

“A wonderful, highly recommended book that will inspire all readers, including those interested in starting a business and those who have overcome personal obstacles.”
– Starred Library Journal review

“At its core, It Takes a Tribe is a book about us. It goes beyond our ability to overcome obstacles and delves into how shared adversity is actually a powerful force in building deep, lasting bonds with others.”
—Simon Sinek, optimist and author of Start With Why and Leaders Eat Last
 
“Convincing people to spend hours running through the mud is no easy task. Building a business where millions of people pay money to do this would be ridiculous. But Will Dean has done it, and this gripping book takes us under the hood to describe how. It Takes a Tribe reveals what it takes to stand by your values and create an orga­nization that stands for those values.”
—Adam Grant, author of Originals and Give and Take, and coauthor of Option B
 
“Will Dean is one of the most important leaders of his generation-boldly pushing back on our digitally obsessed culture to get us out of our comfort zones, into the mud, working as a team, and discovering all sorts of potential along the way. It Takes a Tribe is loaded with brilliant stories, lessons, and inspiration that will make you want to jump off your couch and go make an impact somewhere!”
—Sarah Robb O’Hagan, CEO of Flywheel and author of Extreme You
 
“It Takes a Tribe isn’t just a gripping read. It’s also a thoughtful argument about what really drives business, and how success comes from standing by your values.”
—Richard Reed, cofounder of Innocent Drinks
 
“The power of internal motivation, great leadership, and team building. Will Dean demon­strates all this and more in It Takes a Tribe.”
—Brandon Webb, former Navy SEAL, author of The Red Circle and Total Focus, and CEO of Hurricane Group
 
“This book shows that an entrepreneur with imagination and nerve can make a real difference by creating life-changing opportunities for thousands of people across the world.”
—General Sir Nick Parker, former commander in chief of the British Army
 
“While building our companies alongside each other in Brooklyn, Will Dean and I have shared many best practices. He has created one of the most original and inventive brands in the world, and his story will be valuable for anyone looking to change the rules of business.”
—Brett Yormark, CEO of the Brooklyn Nets
 
“It Takes a Tribe offers an honest, no-holds-barred look inside of one of the most origi­nal and inventive businesses in the world and one of the most dynamic CEOs. This will become a business classic.”
—Jennifer Hyman, CEO and cofounder of Rent the Runway

“Will’s story – and his races – are proof that the obstacle is always the way.”
—Ryan Holiday, author of The Obstacle is the Way