Nick Saban ranked 11th in Fortune Magazine's 'World's Greatest Leaders'
Fortune Magazine released its list of the "World's Greatest Leaders," featuring 50 men and women in business, government, philanthropy, and the arts that excel in inspiring others.
Among the 50 individuals listed were Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon who topped the list at No. 1, Pope Francis, musician John Legend, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and Alabama head coach Nick Saban.
Yes, Nick Saban.
The Crimson Tide coach came in at No. 11 on the list, ahead of Bono, John Oliver and a combination of Golden State Warriors in Steph Curry and Steve Kerr, among others.
Here's what the magazine said about Saban:
The dynasty was over. That was the consensus of the pundits after Alabama’s 43–37 loss to Ole Miss in its third game of the season last September. The famed "process" that Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban, 64, had used to win three national titles in football at Bama - while boosting graduation rates - and one at LSU had run its course, and the competition had caught up. Saban challenged his team: "How are you going to respond?" When Alabama defeated Clemson 45-40 for another title on Jan. 11, 2016, he had his answer, and the dynasty - and Saban's legacy as a leader - remained intact.
With four national championships in seven years, it's tough to argue Saban's spot on the list. Winning clearly does wonders for one's reputation.
The entire list can be seen here.