(Just Maybe Don’t Follow Too Closely)
At the heart of every great movement is a great leader.
At the heart of this movement… is Gabe Owners.
And possibly a half-eaten corndog.
Gabe believes leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about confidently delivering some answers, occasionally off-topic, with hand gestures and a PowerPoint you forgot to save.
Gabe’s Leadership Philosophy:
“If you can’t dazzle them with brilliance, at least distract them with snacks.” — Gabe Owners
Core Leadership Qualities
🧭 Vision (or Something Close to It)
Gabe has a vision for the future—he’s just still sketching it on a napkin. But rest assured, it’s full of hope, awkward metaphors, and at least one bullet point about Wi-Fi.
🗣 Communication
Gabe is an excellent communicator. He once gave a 30-minute speech using only the phrase “Let’s do this!” in different tones. Inspiring? Absolutely. Coherent? Questionable.
🤝 Relatability
From lawnmower mishaps to accidentally emailing the entire town a blurry selfie, Gabe understands the struggles of everyday people—mostly because he causes a few himself.
📋 Decisiveness
When a tough decision needs to be made, Gabe steps up, stares into the middle distance, and says, “Let me get back to you after lunch.” That’s accountable leadership.
🎯 Focus
Okay… maybe not focus, exactly. But enthusiasm? Energy? A lot of ideas written in Sharpie on his hand? Yes. Definitely yes.
Want to Lead Like Gabe?
Sign up for the Gabe Owners School of Leadership & Grill Safety.
Coming soon to a rec center near you (pending permit approval and someone finding the projector).