The Jon Gordon Podcast

This is a short encouraging message from Jon Gordon. Always remember the amount of fruit we produce is just an outcome and measurement of how well we are nurturing our root. If we take care of our root we'll always have an abundant supply of fruit. Ignore the root and say goodbye to the fruit.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Jesse Cole. Jesse is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of two multimillion-dollar summer league baseball teams, the Gastonia Grizzlies and the Savannah Bananas. He's been featured on MSNBC and as a keynote speaker all over the country, promoting his motto "If it's normal, do the exact opposite." Not only does Jesse share some amazing insights on creating a great culture, he's also actually living it by how he approaches his team and his customers. His CARE acronym alone is a gold nugget. Listen in to learn it and how they modeled it to turn around a struggling baseball park into a thriving business selling out 4500 seats per game. Connect with Jesse at https://findyouryellowtux.com/ Connect with Jon at http://jongordon.com/ Access more Positive University episodes at https://positiveuniversity.com/

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Matt Brown. Matt is the founder of Think Eternity and the author of the book TRUTH PLUS LOVE. Matt shares some great perspectives and advice on life, leadership, faith and influence… how we can maximize it to make a greater impact in the world.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon talks with Pat Williams. Pat is a basketball Hall-of-Famer, co-founder of the NBA's Orlando Magic and former general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers. He's Also one of America's top inspirational corporate speakers and the author of over 100 books, his most recent being CHARACTER CARVED IN STONE, highlighting the leadership secrets of the United States Military Academy at West Point. This is one of those episodes you might want to listen to twice! Pat really delivers a ton of great leadership insights and advice for life. The leadership poem alone that he shares is gold. Don't miss that. If you want to become a better leader or to develop better leaders within your organization, go to powerofpositiveleadership.com There you'll find details on our power of positive leadership trainings, workshops and more. You can attend upcoming trainings or have our team come to you!

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Allie Long. Allie is a Professional soccer player for the Reign FC and the U.S Women's National Team who recently Won the World Cup. This interview is super powerful as Jon and Allie dive into her story of turning setbacks into triumphs, the importance of preparation, having the right mindset and so much more. Allie has an infectious personality and just hearing her drive and commitment to greatness will energize you! As a special bonus with this episode, we want to offer you complimentary access to Jon Gordon's TRAINING CAMP Video Training Program. It's an 11 module online training where Jon Gordon will coach you on each of the eleven traits and habits of success from his bestselling book Training Camp: What the Best Do Better than Everyone Else. You can access it for free at jongordon.com/trainingcampfree

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Marcie Frost, chief executive officer of CalPERS, a pension fund which administers a retirement system for more than 1.9 million California public sector workers and their families and purchases health care for more than 1.4 million public sector employees. Marcie oversees a global investment portfolio of more than $350 billion dollars, approximately 2,800 employees, and manages an annual budget of $1.8 billion to administer the system. She knows a thing or two about leading at a very high level and in this interview Marcie shares a ton of great leadership insights that we know you will benefit from! If you want to dive deeper and learn how to become a better leader who creates positive results like Marcie, attend one of our upcoming Power of Positive Leadership 1-Day Trainings or have our team bring a training to you! You can get the details at powerofpositiveleadership.com - While you're there, take our free positive leader self assessment to determine your positive leadership score.

We all have a positive and negative dog inside of us. It's part of our human nature. The key is to feed the positive dog and starve the negative dog. The more we feed the positive dog the bigger it gets and the stronger it becomes. The actions are simple. We just need to make them a habit and do them every day. www.jongordon.com

On this episode, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Marty Smith. Marty is one of ESPN's most popular and recognized reporters and hosts who currently covers a variety of sports including college football, basketball, both the NFL and NBA, NASCAR and more. This interview is really impactful as Marty talks about what it means to Never Settle in work and life. He also shares how he went from an unknown motor sports writer to being recruited to work for ESPN, how what seemed like a devastating setback in college actually led to his current career and success, what the soul of America is… and much much more. Fire up your notes app or pull out a pen and paper, you'll definitely get some nuggets of wisdom from this one! And when you're done listening, be sure to go grab a copy of Marty's new book NEVER SETTLE. It's available everywhere books are sold. If you enjoy this interview, subscribe in iTunes (for free) so you get the next episode too. We release one each week with a dynamic guest. You can also visit PositiveUniversity.com where you can access dozens of other interviews with people like Dabo Sweeny, Sean McVay, Kerri Walsh Jennings, Tony Bennett and more.

"My life is only a miracle if I can be a miracle for others." - Austin Hatch On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Austin Hatch. Austin has the rare distinction of being someone who has survived two plane crashes. The odds of this happening are almost unimaginable. Yet as miraculous as this is, the doctors believe it was even more miraculous that Austin not only walked again but graduated high school, attended Michigan, and joined the basketball team. His story is amazing but even more powerful his perspective on life after surviving the crashes which took the lives of his mom, dad, brother and sister. You'll definitely be encouraged by what Austin has to share. Featured Resource: If you want to develop a more positive perspective in your life, check out this episodes free resource. It's The Power of a Positive You 7 Step Action Plan. It's a simple plan to help you make positive changes in your life and to Get results by taking zoom focused actions. You can download it for free at jongordon.com/plan

On this episode of Positive University, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Case Keenum, a quarterback for the Washington Redskins NFL team. He played college football for Houston, where he became the NCAA's all-time leader in total passing yards, touchdowns, and completions. This is a really insightful interview where Case talks about his journey, achieving your dreams, playing for more, listening to truth vs the lies of fear and doubt and so much more. Case is a great example of the best of the best. If you want to discover the 11 traits of what the best do better than everyone else, pick up a copy of Jon Gordon's book, Training Camp. It's real-world wisdom on what it takes to reach true excellence and how you and your team (your work team, school team, or family team) can achieve it. You can learn more here. As you listen to this episode, Share you thoughts and Tag @jongordon11 - We'd love to know what impacts you most. Be sure to also subscribe to the podcast and leave a review in iTunes or wherever to listen.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Dave Meltzer, CEO of Sports 1 Marketing one of the world's leading sports & entertainment marketing agencies, which he co-founded with Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon. Dave is also a renowned speaker, bestselling author and award winning humanitarian. This interview is value packed! There's so much wisdom in what Dave shares about finding fulfillment in life and achieving your true potential. This is from a guy who achieved everything he wanted, lost it all, regained it and discovered what matters most along the way. As you listen, Share you thoughts and Tag @jongordon11 - We'd love to know what impacts you most. If you're on Instagram, post a screen shot too! Want to get notified when we release the next Positive University episode or when we share resources? Jump on PositiveUniversity.com where you can sign up.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Cathy Parker, author of the book Northern Lights. Cathy is also the founder of two non profits, Athletes to Champions and Beyond the Ballfield to help athletes and their families deal with the realities of sports and use their influence for good. This interview is about more than Cathy's story, it's a reminder that we are sometimes called to the most unlikely of causes and to believe in something a little bit bigger that ends up changing our own lives and the lives of others for the better in some of the most unexpected ways. Connect with Cathy at https://cathybparker.com/ Access more interviews at https://positiveuniversity.com/ SHARE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN As you listen, Share you thoughts and Tag @jongordon11 - If you're on Instagram, post a screen shot too. We'll be picking a few people at random to win a free book.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks Rob Pannell. Rob is by far one of the greatest lacrosse players in the world. He's an MVP, record setter, and a true champion on and off the field. Listen in as Jon and Rob talk about what the best do better than everyone else and the importance of controlling the controllables. This episode is brought to you by Positive Brands, featuring our STAY POSITIVE and POSITIVE WARRIOR shirts and wristbands so you can wear and share your positivity with others! Go to PositiveBrands.com to check out the latest gear today!

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Bedros Keuilian. He went from escaping Communist Soviet Union and dumpster diving for food to becoming the founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, one of the nation's fastest growing franchises. He's a successful investor and the bestselling author of Man Up. His story is not only compelling, it's also packed with life and leadership lessons that everyone can benefit from. Bedros is all about taking action and helping you rise to your fullest potential in business and every other aspect of life. Share As You Listen As you're listening in, be sure to share your takeaways on social and tag @JonGordon11 and @BedrosKeuilian or include #PositiveUniversity. And while you're at it, be sure to subscribe to Positive U on iTunes and rate it plus leave a review. Resource Links: https://bedroskeuilian.com/ https://manup.com/ http://jongordon.com/ Access additional Positive University Interviews at https://positiveuniversity.com/

Truett Cathy was once asked, "How do you know if a man needs encouragement?" His answer, "If he's breathing." In this short bonus Positive Moment, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks about the power of encouragement and how we need to receive and give it today. www.jongordon.com www.positiveuniversity.com

On this Positive University Podcast episode, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Tony Bennett, head coach of the University of Virginia men's basketball team who won the 2019 NCAA championship. After you listen to what Tony shares, you'll understand why he's such an effective coach. His wisdom and insights on life and leadership are profound. so Grab a pen or fire up your notes app and get ready for this one! Speaking of leadership, if you want to become a better leader… one who creates positive results and thrives during challenges and change… we want to encourage you to read Jon Gordon's bestselling book, The Power of Positive Leadership and attend one of our upcoming 1-Day Leadership Training events. It's a results driven, action-packed day where you'll learn how to implement the Power of Positive Leadership's proven 7 part framework for success. Just go to PowerOfPositiveLeadership.com for details on the book, training, our certified trainers program and more.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with LaChina Robinson, a college basketball and WNBA analyst and reporter for ESPN. She's a dynamic TV personality, communications strategist, and keynote speaker. During this conversation she shares some of the lessons she's learned from successfully transitioning from a star athlete to a respected broadcaster. She talks about the importance of embracing your uniqueness, becoming your own brand, why you need to ignore the critics, how to fight negativity, self care and a defining moment in her life that helped her excel when she wanted to give up. LaChina is a great example of someone who creates their world from the inside out. Like LaChina, you can too when you realize that you have the power to transform any environment you are in. You can be the coffee bean! To learn how, grab a copy of the new book, The Coffee Bean by Jon Gordon and Damon West. It's a simple lesson to create positive change. Go to coffeebeanbook.com

On this episode Jon talks with 3 courageous women who beat cancer. What makes this conversation so powerful is not just the stories that each of these amazing women share but how they embraced the power of positivity to overcome their challenges. It's also enlightening to hear the latest cancer treatments and how they are producing better outcomes for some. While cancer is the topic of this episode, what it's really about is how we choose to respond to adversity in our lives. It's a call for us to see things differently and to act accordingly. To turn adversities into victories, obstacles into opportunities and Problems into possibilities. www.positiveuniversity.com

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Nick Nurse, the Head Coach of the NBA champions, the Toronto Raptors. This is a power packed episode with great takeaways as Nick gives us an inside look at what made the Toronto Raptors a championship team. He shares the keys to getting a team to believe in and buy in, the importance of trying new things, the benefits of collaborative leadership, why as a leader you must feed your team with positivity and so much more. This episode is also a lesson in your past preparing you for your future. While many see Nick as an overnight success, he spent years of working in his craft of being a coach. So, you could say he's an overnight success 27 years in the making. :) Nick Nurse is a great example of being like The Coffee Bean. He's someone who creates positive change, overcomes challenges and transforms the environment around him. If you want to learn how to create positive change, we encourage you to pick up The Coffee Bean, a new book by Jon Gordon and Damon West. It's a short read with a profound message. Go to CoffeeBeanBook.com Access more Positive University Podcast episodes at www.PositiveUniversity.com

In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Dr. Zach Bush, one of the most compelling medical minds working to improve human health today. This interview and what Dr. Bush shares about the science of health, disease, glyphosate, food allergies and healing the gut is truly fascinating. As one of the nations only triple board certified physicians, he knows his stuff! You definitely want to listen close to this one. It's going to blow your mind. But here's the thing, don't keep what you hear to yourself. Share this episode with others. We'd also love to hear from you. Post on social and tag @jongordon11 with what stood out to you most. Resource: Regenerative farming allows farmers to make $400/acre instead of $40 now. The mission of Farmers Footprint is to reclaim 5 million acres of land. Healthy soil healthy bodies-minds helps farmers too. Check it out. It could be the solution! About ZACH BUSH, M.D.: Zach Bush MD is one of the few triple board-certified physicians in the country - with expertise in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Hospice/Palliative care. The breakthrough science that Dr. Bush and his colleagues have delivered offers profound new insights into our modern disease epidemics, as well as human health and longevity. His business innovation and educational mission provide a foundation of cutting-edge philosophy and science for a grassroots movement that will change our business and legislative structures, and ultimately up-shift consumer behavior to bring about radical change in the mega industries of big farming, big pharma, and Western medicine at large. Learn more at https://zachbushmd.com/

On today's episode Jon talks with Mike Levine, Co-Head of Sports at CAA, one of the largest and most dominant talent and sports agencies in the world. Mike, also know as "Vino" is a pioneer, visionary and leader whose innovative marketing deals and acquisitions of top talent have helped CAA sports achieve phenomenal success. on a personal note, Mike was Jon's teammate on the Cornell lacrosse team and they have known each other since they were 18 years old. During this interview Mike shares about his rise, what it takes to succeed at a high level and what he's learned along the way. Mike is a guy who takes action and that's a big aspect of progress and success. To help you do the same, be sure to check out our downloadable Action Plans that accompany Jon Gordon's bestselling books. They are guides that help you take the ideas in the books turn them into actions and results! Go to jongordon.com/actionplans for details.

On today's episode Jon Gordon talks with 5 time NBA champion and LA Sparks Head Coach, Derek Fisher. Derek's vast experience with championship teams has taught him a lot about what real success looks like as an individual and as a team member. He shares lessons he's learned along the way and the importance of embracing failure to become who you were ultimately created to be. No matter where you are in life, if you're riding the wave of success of struggling to find your way, you'll be encouraged by what Derek has to say. Speaking of encouragement, we want to encourage you to wear and share your Positivity with a STAY POSITIVE or POSITIVE WARRIOR shirt from PositiveBrands.com. There are multiple styles and colors to choose from as well as wristbands that will inspire you and others with the power of positivity! Go to PositiveBrands.com to check them out and order your positive apparel today. Connect with Derek at www.derekfisher.com A few quotes from this episode: Being a good leader isn't about being the best player. Great team members don't compete against their teammates. They contribute to winning together. Success is fleeting. It's not a final destination. If you want to have a winning team, you have to be a connected team. Many teams that win and then don't win again, it's because they become disconnected. It doesn't matter if you excel but your team loses. Stop chasing everyone opinion of what success should look like for you. Chase your success. You don't think of mistakes and failures as opportunities when they are happening but God uses them to better us and help us to become who we were created to be. Everybody goes through struggle. It's the struggle that makes us stronger (if we let it). Success is helping others grow.

On today's episode Jon talks with Josh McCown. Josh has spent 17 years in the NFL, most recently as a quarterback for the New York Jets. His story of perseverance, overcoming, and trials leading to opportunities is not only inspiring but also illustrates a mindset and work ethic for success that can benefit us all. As a special bonus to accompany this Positive U episode, we want to offer you free access to Jon Gordon's Training Camp Online Video Training Program when Jon walks you through the eleven traits and habits of success from his bestselling book, Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else. Just go to www.jongordon.com/trainingcampfree for instant access now.

In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon talks with former Navy SEAL Nick Hays about high performance lessons and habits that will help you become an elite leader and create an elite team. Nick combines his military training and Harvard Business school education into practical, effective strategies to motivate, adapt and overcome. Pick up a copy of Nick's new book ELITE: High Performance Lessons and Habits from a Former Navy SEAL

Life started out living as Nigerian royalty but took a dramatic turn. After the loss of his father at the age of 5, Remi Adeleke moved to the United States and was raised by his single mother in the Bronx. He eventually started getting into trouble and dealing drugs as a teen. After his life was threatened from a drug deal that went bad at age 19, Remi decided to join the military with one goal in mind, becoming a Navy SEAL. However, there were a few obstacles he needed to overcome. He couldn't swim, he was thin, and he didn't have the academic scores the elite special operations unit required. He overcame and with a lot of work, his perseverance paid off. His is an inspiring story of true personal transformation. At every turn, including throughout his naval career, Adeleke found a way to overcome the odds, even when it didn't make sense. RESOURCES: Pick up Remi's new book TRANSFORMED Follow Remi on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter

He's worked with John Maxwell, Dave Ramsey and learned from many of the best leaders on the planet. He's Ken Coleman, host of The Ken Coleman Show and the top-rated EntreLeadership Podcast. In today's Positive University Podcast with Jon Gordon, Ken shares the power of The Proximity Principle, the proven strategy that will lead to a career you love. Pick up Ken's new book here. Learn more about Ken at KenColeman.com About Ken Coleman: Ken Coleman is host of The Ken Coleman Show and the top-rated EntreLeadership Podcast. An acclaimed interviewer and nationally syndicated radio show host, Coleman equips, encourages, and entertains listeners through thought-provoking questions, helping them discover what they were born to do, pursue their passions, and ultimately land their dream career. He joined Ramsey Solutions in 2014 and is the author of One Question: Life-Changing Answers from Today's Leading Voices. You can follow him on Twitter at @KenColeman, on Instagram at @KenColemanShow, and online at kencolemanshow.com or facebook.com/kenColemanShow.

Donna Orender was formerly president of the Women's National Basketball Association and senior vice president of the PGA. She has been recognized as one of the top 10 Most Powerful Women in Sports and one of Newsweeks100 most Influential people in the business of sports. She is also the author of WOWsdom. Learn more about Donna at www.orenderunlimited.com Learn more about Jon Gordon at www.jongordon.com A few quotes from this episode: Every experience you have, the good and the bad, teaches you something. You can always change your circumstances. No one creates success alone. You have to have a sense of where you want to go and the courage to say it out loud. It's the roads that we don't take that give us the greatest regret. To never have tried is far worse than trying and not making it. As a leader, you have to connect people to a common belief. Give people and excuse to say YES! Don't let the 20% of negative people distract you from serving the 80% of positive people. You have to create a positive belief system. If you want success, you have a stake in achieving success. Dedication, determination and effort really matter. Remember who you are and what you bring to the table.

In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon talks with Jesse Itzler. You'll learn: Why Jesse has only eaten fruit until noon for the past 27 years. What Jesse's journey was like going from distributing demo tapes to being broke and sleeping on 18 couches and eventually founding a private jet company, selling a product to Coca-Cola, and owning the Atlanta Hawks. Jesse's mindset of personal responsibility and success. Why Jesse believes you need to create your own luck. Why lasting change takes time. And so much more! You can find Jesse at www.jesseitzler.com *This episode is marked explicit due to simply a couple instances of profanity used. About Jesse Itzler: Jesse Itzler eats only fruit 'til noon, loves Run-D.M.C., and enjoys living life "out of the box." He cofounded Marquis Jet, the worlds largest prepaid private jet prepaid flight card company which he and his partner sold to Berkshire Harhaway/NetJets. Jesse then helped pioneer the coconut water craze with Zico coconut water, which was acquired by The Coca-Cola Company. He is a former rapper on MTV and he produced both the NBA's Emmy Award-winning "I Love This Game" music campaign and the popular New York Knicks anthem "Go NY Go." When he is not running ultra marathons, eating vegan food or being a dad to his three kids, Jesse can be found at the NBA's Atlanta Hawks games, where he is an owner of the team. He is married to Spanx founder Sara Blakely.

His story is one of the most inspiring that you will hear. The true story of a well-raised kid, a three-year starting quarterback, a young person filled with potential…until a shocking addiction took hold. Sentenced to sixty-five years in a Texas prison, Damon West once had it all. He came from a great family, in a home full of God, love, support, and opportunities to reach any goal. A natural born leader, an athlete with good looks and charm, he appeared to be the all-American kid pursuing his dreams. Underneath this facade, however, was an addict in the early stages of disease. After suffering childhood sexual abuse by a babysitter at the age of nine, Damon began putting chemicals into his body to alter the way he felt. Once he was introduced to methamphetamines, however, he became instantly hooked—and the lives of so many innocent people would forever be changed by the choices he made in order to feed his insatiable meth habit. After a fateful discussion during his incarceration with a seasoned convict, Damon had a spiritual awakening. He learned that, like a coffee bean changing with the application of heat and pressure, he was capable of changing the environment around him. Armed with a program of recovery, a renewed faith, and a miraculous second chance at life, Damon emerged from over seven years of prison a changed man. His story of redemption continues to inspire audiences today. DAMON WEST is a motivational speaker and author of The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World. Over the past few years, he has been sharing the Coffee Bean lesson with college football teams such as Clemson, Alabama, Georgia, and Texas, and countless schools and businesses. Damon is passionate about the Coffee Bean message and loves sharing how it changed his life and how it can change yours, too. https://damonwest.org/ JON GORDON has inspired millions of readers around the world. He is the author of 18 books, including six bestsellers: The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First, The Power of Positive Leadership, and The Power of a Positive Team. He is passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations, and teams. http://www.jongordon.com

This is a special release of The Power of a Positive Team webinar with Jon Gordon and his Lead Consultant, Amy P. Kelly. Perfect for teams of all types (work, sports, family, marriages, etc)! This presentation covers: The principles, practices and characteristics that make great teams great and identify what your team must do to improve and grow together. How to create alignment and clarity to ensure that everyone is working toward the same vision and mission. Practical solutions to confront, transform and remove negativity from your team. How to build trust and enhance a team's creativity, accountability and performance. You can also watch this webinar replay on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlaKzOxrGfQ Learn more about our Power of Positive Team Consulting at www.jongordon.com/consulting or www.powerofapositiveteam.com

Jon Gordon talks with Big Brother 18 & MTV's Ex on the Beach star Corey Brooks about his experiences with reality TV, social media influence, overcoming challenges, developing a positive perspective and being driven to be your best.

In this mid-week Positive Moment, Jon Gordon shares a short message about how to deal with failure.

A short encouraging message from bestselling author Jon Gordon. www.jongordon.com

In this episode, Jon Gordon talks with Rick Schirmer about How to Build a Viral Brand and Multiply Your Impact. Rick is a pioneer of viral and influencer marketing. He began his career at Disney/Pixar in their Corporate Alliance, Brand Strategy and Motion Picture Marketing groups. He left his internal role at Disney to launch over 200 campaigns and viral brand programs, in over 12 countries, for entertainment brands like Universal Pictures, Lionsgate, NBC, ABC, and consumer brands Chick-fil-A, Wal-Mart, Procter & Gamble, Whole Foods, Coca-Cola and more. Rick completed his master's studies at Oxford University (Global Enterprise Management) and Pepperdine University (MBA). https://www.viralbrand.io/

A Positive Moment is a short mid-week message from Jon Gordon as part of the Positive University Podcast. In this message Jon shares 10 Thoughts About Leadership: -- Whether you are a leader of a business, team, hospital, sports team, classroom, church or home, I hope you'll be encouraged to be a better leader. 1. People follow the leader first and the leader's vision second - It doesn't matter if the leader shares a powerful vision, if the leader is not someone who people will follow the vision will never be realized. As a leader, who you are makes a difference. The most important message you can share is yourself. 2. Trust is the force that connects people to the leader and his/her vision - Without trust there is a huge gap between the leader and the vision. Without trust people will stay off the bus. However if people trust the leader they will hop on the bus with the leader and help move the bus forward towards the vision. 3. Leadership is not just about what you do but what you can inspire, encourage and empower others to do. 4. A leader brings out the best within others by sharing the best within themselves. 5. Just because you're driving the bus doesn't mean you have the right to run people over - Abraham Lincoln said "Most anyone can stand adversity, but to test a man's character give him power." The more power you are granted the more it is your responsibility to serve, develop and empower others. When you help them grow they'll help you grow. 6. "Rules without Relationship Leads to Rebellion" - Andy Stanley said this and it's one of my favorite quotes. As a leader you can have all the rules you want but if you don't invest in your people and develop a relationship with them they will rebel. This applies amazingly to children as well. It's all about relationships. 7. Lead with optimism, enthusiasm and positive energy, guard against pessimism and weed out negativity. 8. Great Leaders know they don't have all the answers - Rather they build a team of people who either know the answers or will find them. 9. Leaders inspire and teach their people to focus on solutions, not complaints. (The No Complaining Rule) 10. Great leaders know that success is a process not a destination - One of my heroesJohn Wooden, the legendary UCLA basketball coach, never focused on winning. He knew that winning was the by product of great leadership, teamwork, focus, commitment and execution of the fundamentals. As a leader focus on your people and process, not the outcome.

In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon talks with Joel Marion. Joel's story is compelling. He went from broke at age 25 to $100 Million by age 30. Now, he's leveraging his success for significance and sharing the lessons he's learned along the way. A few highlights from this interview: How Joel went from 25 and struggling to making it BIG. How what seemed like a major failure in Joel's career actually become a significant opportunity. The importance of adding value to others and building relationships. How Joel handled constant rejection to learn, grow, get better and overcome. Why it's important to not just think about what's best in the moment but to think about what's best to get you to where you want to be in the future. Why you must commit and be willing if you want to achieve your dreams. Learn more about Joel by listening to his BORN TO IMPACT podcast. You can sign up for his inspirational emails at TransformationInsider.com About Joel Marion: Joel Marion is a man of faith, husband, father, entrepreneur, 5-time best-selling author, and fitness personality. Joel has appeared on NBC, ABC, and CBS, SIRIUS satellite radio, and has been featured in world renown publications including Men's Fitness, Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc. Magazine, Forbes, Woman's Day, Maximum Fitness, Oxygen, Clean Eating, MuscleMag International, and Muscle & Fitness Hers.

Every day we have a choice. We can broadcast positive energy (love, joy, hope) or negative energy (fear, resentment, anger). Become positively contagious today! Listen to this special Positive University Positive Moment, a short encouraging message from Jon Gordon.

This is a special release of a Power of Positive Leadership webinar with Jon Gordon and his Head of Training, Julie Nee where they share 3 Ways to Lead Positive and Drive Positive Results. Learn more about our Power of Positive Leadership Trainings at www.jongordon.com/leader or www.powerofpositiveleadership.com

Interview with Aaron Hinde Co-Founder & President of LIFEAID Beverage Company ♦ Clean Nutrition for Your Active Life

Dana Cavalea spent 12 years with the New York Yankees Organization, many of those years as the Director of Strength and Conditioning & Performance Enhancement winning a World Series in 2009. Currently he is a high performance speaker and consultant to Pro Athletes, Entrepreneurs, Business Executives, Workforces and Universities on lifestyle strategies to reduce stress, improve work/life balance, and most importantly improve daily performance/outcomes. All of this is known as Performance Enhancement. www.danacavalea.com

What is it like to grow up a Yankee fan and dream of playing in the major leagues to making your rookie debut as a pitcher against the New York Yankees and face your idol Don Mattingly? Jim Mecir knows what it's like because it happened to him. What makes the story even more special is the fact that Jim was born with a peg leg and had to overcome many obstacles and beat the odds to realize his dream. In this episode of the Positive U Podcast, Jon Gordon talks with Jim Mecir, Former MLB Pitcher, Speaker, Coach. Learn more about Jim at https://www.jimmecir.com/ Learn more about Jon at http://www.jongordon.com

In this episode of the Positive U Podcast, Jon Gordon talks with Brandon Steiner. Brandon teaches winning strategies to make you more productive every single day. He is an Inspirational speaker, author of " You Gotta Have Balls: How a Kid from Brooklyn Started From Scratch, Bought Yankee Stadium, and Created a Sports Empire" and CEO of Steiner Sports, the leading producer of authentic hand-signed collectibles and sports experiences. Brandon also host's the Unplugged Podcast. Learn more at www.brandonsteiner.com

In this episode of the Positive U Podcast, Jon Gordon talks with Jason Romano about pursuing purpose, forgiveness and how to move forward when others hurt you. Jason Romano is a speaker, author, media consultant and host of the Sports Spectrum Podcast with over 20 years of professional broadcasting experience on the regional and network level. For 17 years, Jason was an Emmy-Award winning Producer and Senior Manager at ESPN. He has created and produced content for shows such as SportsCenter, Monday Night Football, Mike and Mike in the Morning, Sunday NFL Countdown, College Gameday, MLB's All Star Game and many more. Connect with Jason at www.jasonromano.com www.jongordon.com

Yogi Roth is a storyteller: seeking and uncovering the humanity in sports around the globe. He's a Pac-12 Networks college football analyst, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Best-Selling Author, accomplished Coach, Motivational Speaker, Media Personality, World-Traveler and Host of the Yogi Roth Show Podcast. Learn more at YogiRoth.com "Stop trying to prove everyone else wrong. Instead, prove yourself right." - Yogi Roth "Potential doesn't matter unless you show up every day." - Yogi Roth In this interview Jon and Yogi discuss: Yogi's One Word Striving for Greatness and Getting Better at What You Do. Foundational Principles of Success. Strategy and Technique vs Love and Passion The Power of Purposeful Reps (The more you do it, the better you get.) Lessons Yogi Learned Working for Pete Carroll. Story and Why It Matters Thriving Under Pressure And More

In this episode of Positive U Jon Gordon talks with Anthony Rizzo about what drives his success (on and off the field), lessons he's learned along the way and how to be a better teammate. Anthony is a three-time All-Star Major League Baseball player for the Chicago Cubs. Anthony is also cancer survivor who, through this Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation, raises money for cancer research and provides support to children and their families battling the disease. Learn more about Anthony and his foundation at rizzo44.com

In this episode Jon Gordon interviews James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation and author of "Atomic Habits" which debuted as an instant New York Times bestseller. James shares practical strategies on how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. Get ATOMIC HABITS here. Learn more about James Clear at jamesclear.com

Bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with former NFL wide-receiver turned life coach, Trent Shelton. A few takeaways from this episode: Make sure you are a reflection of what you say you stand for. Give yourself permission to be great. Your job is not your identity. You are more. My hardest times have built my strongest faith. The plan I have for my life might not be the bigger plan God has. Your worth isn't found in external things. Trust the process. Enjoy the journey. There is a purpose in your pain. Every day brings a chance at a new beginning. It all starts with a choice. Don't have a BC mindset (blaming and complaining). Focus on what you CAN control. Let go of everything else. Focus on ONE change that you can control. One change today leads to another change tomorrow. ABOUT TRENT: Trent Shelton is a former NFL wide receiver that is now considered one of the most impactful speakers of this generation. He reaches over 50 million people weekly through his various social media outlets, and also travels the world to speak his message of creating lasting change in your life. Trent and his wife Maria, live in the Fort Worth, Texas with their two children, Tristan and Maya. https://www.trentshelton.com

In this episode of Positive University, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Coach Brendan Suhr, one of the most respected figures in basketball with nearly 30 years as a coach and executive in the NBA and 13 seasons as a coach at the collegiate level. Jon and Coach Suhr talk about Creating Ultimate Buy-In, Maximizing Talent, Bringing Out the Best in Others (and Yourself), Being the Best Coach in Business, Sports and Life… and much more. This message applies to leadership, team building, coaching, parenting and any area of life where you lead others. A few takeaways from this interview: There's no limit to hard work. If you want to be a winner, you have to be willing to do the work. You can't skip steps. Value the sacrifice. It helps you become and develop into the person you need to be. Be open and willing to learn. Never underestimate the power of relationships. Invest in others and have others invest in you. Your work ethic, enthusiasim and positivity can surpass almost anything. Be comfortable enough to have greatness around you. Hire the best people possible. To be a good coach you must learn to connect with people. Internal leadership is important for an organization to grow. The lost art of holding each other accountable. To create Buy-In you have to create Believe-In (value others opinions, don't tell them everything to do, let them contribute). Take personal responsibility. Don't try to always blame others. What is your role in it? Shout praise, whisper criticism. Don't just tell people what they should do. Show them how. When someone makes a mistake, correct the behavior. Don't berate the person. Command and Control is the old way. It's now about Seek to Connect. To develop people, you have to be connected to them. Your credibility and competency contribute to buy-in. You people have to believe in you to buy-into what you're saying. If you're not learning from those you lead, you're doing it wrong. The notoriety of a coach comes from the execution of the players. It's never about you. It's about your team, your employee, your child, or whomever you are responsible to lead. About Brendan Suhr: https://coachbrendansuhr.com/ | http://coachingulive.com Coach Brendan Suhr is viewed as one of the most respected figures in basketball with nearly 30 years as a coach and executive in the NBA and 13 seasons as a coach at the collegiate level. He has been a part of some of the most historical basketball teams of all time while winning back-to-back NBA Championships with the Detroit Pistons "Bad Boys", as well as the 1992 "Dream Team" who won the Gold Medal for the United States at the Barcelona Olympic Games. He developed his "Servant Leadership" mentality while working as an Assistant Coach under Hall of Fame coaches Chuck Daly, Hubie Brown and Lenny Wilkins. During his coaching career he has coached some of the world's best players such as Hall of Famers Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, David Robinson, Karl Malone, Dennis Rodman and most recently the #1 Selection in the 2016 NBA Draft and 2018 NBA Rookie of the Year, Ben Simmons. Coach Brendan Suhr has a passion for developing effective leaders. His extensive background in the coaching world spans over 45 years as a coach and consultant who specializes in coaching, leadership, team building and culture. His expertise in the coaching world is accompanied by his ability to teach those in leadership/management positions to coach and develop the people they lead, this includes an extensive background with one of the most challenging parts of our athletic teams and workforce today: Millennials. His often used term "I don't coach players, I coach people" is a testament to his authenticity and personable approach in teaching and leadership. His unique ability to relate and reach people of different age groups, backgrounds, ethnicities and beliefs truly separate him from the competition.

In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon talks with Dan Britton and Jimmy Page about the power of ONE WORD and how you can use it to better your New year and become the person you are meant to be. Learn more at www.getoneword.com A few highlights: 87% of people, in some way create a New Year's Resolution but 90% fail after the first month. One Word moves you from a To Do list to a To Be list. It helps you become who you want to be. If you want a foolproof way to be better, to become the person you are meant to be… this is for you. The power of One Word is for you, your family, and your team. One Word's power is found in its simplicity. How to find your One Word: Look in - Unplug from the busyness and distractions. Ask yourself: What do I need? What's in my way? What's got to go? Look up - Looking towards your creator for direction. Look out - Finding ways to live out your word. One Word is powerful alone but an even greater power is unleashed when you get a Stretch Team: A handful of people who can HELP YOU live your word. To encourage you, to bless young journey alongside you. One Word is Great for Teams Too - Individuals select their own word and then come together and select a team word that unites the team. Remember, when you pick your word… you'll be put in situations to apply it. Like the old saying goes… "If you pray for patience but you don't get patience. You get opportunities to be patient."

Jon Gordon talks with Lou Taylor, CEO of Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group. She is consecutively listed as one of The Hollywood Reporter's "Top Business Managers." Lou and her team serve a large and impressive roster of musicians, athletes and actors including but not limited to Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Jeff Fisher and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Kenny Britt. Jon and Lou cover a variety of topics including the importance of vision, integrity, truth and execution in business (and in life). A few additional takeaways from Lou include: When you offer true visions and execution, people see that. You have to believe in yourself and your calling. Don't just serve your clients. Super Serve them. Communicate proactively, deliver things before they are asked for, etc. Failure is not permanent. If you are going to make it, you have to embrace that. I want to uphold the good. I want to be the truth teller, even when it is not easy. Staying Positive is a choice. You have to decide to do it every day... even when you are tired, even when you don't want to. Give more than you receive. You can tell if someone is just doing it for the money or the mission. ABOUT LOU TAYLOR http://team-tristar.com/ For the last 25 years Lou Taylor has sat at the head of Tri Star Sports and Entertainment Group providing business management services to actors, artist and athletes. In this role, Lou leads two Tri Star offices, one in Los Angeles and one in Nashville. Tri Star provides all aspects of business management services, including accounting, financial statement preparation, royalty audits, participation rights audits, tour accounting, production accounting, estate planning and all required tax filings both national and internationally. Clients of the firm include, but are not limited to, Britney Spears, country duo Florida Georgia Line, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, NFL Head Coach Jeff Fisher, Super Model Taylor Hill, Martina McBride, Mary Jane Blige, Reba McEntire, Desmond Child, Hall of Fame Songwriter Bob DiPiero, Quantico lead actress Priyanka Chopra, actor Jack Huston and Game of Thrones producer and writer Bryan Cogman.