The Jon Gordon Podcast

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. Today, Jon is joined by Anya Fernald. Anya is the co-founder and CEO of Belcampo. Belcampo was founded with a purpose to create meat that's good for people, the planet and animals. What started as one mom's desire to feed her family the healthiest meat possible became a mission to revolutionize the industry from the inside out. And that's exactly what she's doing. This is a fascinating conversation that not only reveals a ton about the meat industry but also how grass fed and finished meat impacts your overall health. During the convo Anya shared how a typical commercial burger at a popular fast food chain has been found to have meat from over 100 cows! One burger with meet from over 100 cows in it!! That's staggering, not just from the sheer number but the inability to trace where it comes from. Traceability is one of Anya's big points. But you'll hear more about that as you listen. Take advantage of Anya's 20% OFF offer for Belcampo products by entering JONGORDON20 at checkout https://belcampo.com/ Like always, if you enjoy this podcast, let us know by leaving a review and sharing on social. Our featured resource this week is Coffee Bean for Kids. It's a beautifully illustrated short story to help kids realize that their circumstances don't have to define them. That they can help create change from the inside out. Go to CoffeeBeanKidsBook.com to order it now. Alright, let's join Jon and Anya.

Have you heard of hyperbaric oxygen therapies to heal all types of conditions from burns to traumatic brain injuries? That's what we're talking about on this episode of The Positive University Podcast. Jon Gordon is joined by Dr. Daphne Denham. Dr. Denham is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of practice who current specializes in hyperbaric oxygen treatments. During this episode you'll learn what it is, how it works, what benefits there are and how it is dramatically healing many. This is a bit of a double header episode. While Dr. Denham really goes deep on hyperbaric treatments, it's also a topic of discussion with regard to overall health in a previous episode of the Positive U Podcast with Dr. Joseph Maroon. Be sure to check that episode out too. If you enjoy what you hear, let us know. Leave a review wherever you're listening and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Our featured resource today is our upcoming Lead Positive Conference. It's a FREE online leadership event on November 18th featuring Jon Gordon, Erwin McManus, Coach PF Fleck, Kevin Carroll, Damon West and more. Don't miss out on this free opportunity to get equipped with leadership lessons that will help you and your team excel. Sign up at LeadPositiveConference.com

Jon is joined by Dr. Jospeh Maroon. He's a clinical professor and vice chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In addition to being a renowned neurosurgeon, he is a sports medicine expert, the team neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the author of multiple books and an Ironman triathlete. In fact, at 80 years old he just finished another ironman where he placed first in his class. Funny story about that which you'll hear in the episode. This episode is all about improving your health… from increasing longevity, to reducing inflammation, how you can heal your body and your brain, and much more. It's fascinating because Dr. Maroon doesn't just talk about the concepts, he shares much of what he himself does and recommends based on the latest research. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with a friend or post on social. Our featured resource today is Daily Positive. It's a free daily email with a short message of encouragement to help you take on the day with more energy, optimism and belief. Sign up for free at DailyPositive.com

On this episode Jon Gordon is joined by our good friend, Matthew Del Negro. Matthew is phenomenal actor having roles on The Sopranos, The West Wing and more. Today, Matthew talks about how to overcome rejection on the way to your YES. It's lessons from his life and new book, 10,000 NO's (which is out now everywhere books are sold). This is a powerful message that every single one of us can benefit from. Let us know your key takeaways. Email [email protected] or post on social. Be sure to tag Jon and Matthew. Our featured resource, in addition to Matthew's awesome new book, is our upcoming Lead Positive Conference. It's a free online event on November 18th with Jon Gordon, Coach PJ Fleck, Erwin McManus, Damon West and other tops leaders as they equipping you with proven principles and strategies to overcome challenges and change, transform negativity, build stronger teams, and create results and lasting success. You can sign up for free at LeadPositiveConference.com Alright, let's join Jon and Matthew...

On this episode Jon is joined by Sam Acho. Sam is an author, public speaker, humanitarian and NFL linebacker having spent the last 9 or so years playing for teams like the Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears. Sam isn't just a star on the field, he's a brilliant scholar who loves learning and helping others grow. This conversation revolves around Sam's new book "Let the World See You: How to Be Real in a World Full of Fakes." It's a powerful look at finding freedom in being the real you. You can grab Sam's new book anywhere books are sold or at SamAchoBook.com Let us know your greatest takeaways from this. Post and share on social. Tag @jongordon11 and @TheSamAcho Our featured resource today is our free Power of a Positive You 7 Step Action Plan. It's a simple but effective plan to help you make positive changes in your life by taking zoom focused actions that get results. You can download this plan for free at jongordon.com/plan

This episode is about moving FORWARD in life regardless of your circumstances, your age, your past failures or your current successes. It's about expanding your dreams, getting unstuck and moving from where you are to where you have the potential to be. On this episode Jon is joined by Dr. David Jeremiah. Dr. David Jeremiah serves as senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in California. He is also the founder and host of Turning Point, a multimedia ministry that impacts millions of people each week. As you'll hear, Dr. Jeremiah is a wise leader with a ton of practical insights to share. Be sure to grab a copy of his new book, titled FORWARD. It's like a step-by-step action guide to help you discover the best what's next in your life. If you enjoy this episode, let us know. Post your takeaways on social and be sure to tag Jon and Dr. Jeremiah. Our featured resource today is Daily Positive. It's a free daily inspiring quote or short encouraging message to fuel you up and help you take on the day. Sign up for free at dailypositive.com

Our guest today for this episode is Donna Schneider. Donna is the Vice President of Corporate Compliance and Internal Audit at Lifespan who runs 4 hospitals, a large multiple disciplinary physician group and several behavior health group homes. Donna shares how practicing the power of positive leadership has helped their staff, organization and team thrive during a challenging time. This is a very practical discussion that will equip you with strategies you can use to infuse your life and work with positive solutions so that you can get better and help others get better too. If you find value in this episode, let us know! Share your takeaways on social and tag @jongordon11 Be sure to also subscribe to the Positive University Podcast wherever you listen so you can get notified of each new episode as they are released each week. Our featured resource today is STAY POSITIVE. It's one of our latest Was Street Journal bestselling books that is packed with over 300 encouraging quotes and short messages to fuel your life with positivity. Get the book and download a free Stay Positive Action Plan at www.StayPositiveBook.com

This episode is an extremely important conversation between Jon, M. Quentin Williams - a former FBI agent and federal prosecutor, and Steve Stowe of the Miami Heat. It's about a Pioneering Police Partnership between The Miami Heat, the Miami Police Department, and D2C (which Quentin is the founder of). It's a real, raw look at what is being done to bring the police and the community together to heal, create trust and work together for sustainable solutions and a better future. It's a recipe for reconciliation that all communities can benefit from. Let's expand the conversation by sharing this podcast with others. Post on social and text or email a few friends encouraging them to listen. We have to step into this together in order to bring about change. Our future and the future of generations to come depends on it. Make sure you subscribe to the Positive University Podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify or wherever you listen so that you're notified of all future episodes. It's 100% free and we release new episodes each week.

Our episode today is a little something different. Instead of Jon Gordon interviewing someone else, you'll hear Jon answering a few questions from others. It's part of what we do each month in Jon's Mentor Coaching Program with LIVE Q&A sessions. Now, what you'll hear today is just a segment because most of our Q&A sessions go for an hour or sometimes more. You can join our Mentor Coaching Program by going to jongordoncoaching.com The first question Jon is answering is from someone who recently lost their job and wanted to know how to stay positive when faced with a challenge such as that. Jon shares the 2 questions you must ask yourself during difficult times. Let's dive in...

On this episode of The Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon is joined by Danny Gokey. Danny is an award winning musician with a phenomenal story and message to share. He's achieved a great deal of success after being a 3rd place American Idol finalist from Season eight. But it wasn't an easy path. This message is going to encourage you in a big way. Danny shares so much truth about overcoming adversity, pursuing your dreams and living a life filled with vision and belief. If you enjoy this, make sure you share it with someone else. Post on social or text a friend and encourage them to listen. This podcast is 100% free and available to all. Let us know what impacts the most. Tag Jon and Danny on social. @jongordon11 | @dannygokey Our featured resource today is DAILY POSITIVE. It's a free daily message of encouragement delivered to your inbox. You can sign up for free DailyPositive.com

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon is joined by Kevin Carroll. Kevin is a guy who has big energy, as you'll hear from the interview. His enthusiasm for life and others is contagious. He's a bestselling author, was formerly a creative catalyst at Nike, has worked with countless organizations such as Disney, ESPN and more. There's even some surprising ninja like elements of Kevin that you'll hear that make him like the African American Jason Bourne! You're going to learn a lot from this one. Kevin's wisdom will not only help your career but also your life. If you enjoy it, let us know. Post your favorite insight on social and tag Jon (@jongordon11) and Kevin (@kckatalyst). And of course, share it with a friend. This podcast is 100% free. Don't keep these knowledge nuggets to yourself! Hit that subscribe button too, especially if you're listening via Apple Podcasts so that you are alerted of new episodes as they drop each week. Last but not least, our featured resource today is Relationship Grit. It's Jon's newest book co-authored with his wife Kathryn. In it they share Lessons to Stay Together, Grow Together, and Thrive Together. You can grab a copy at relationshipgritbook.com

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon is joined by Chandler Bolt. Chandler is the CEO of Self Publishing School and an all around super guy. He's going to share the ins and outs of self publishing, the advantages and disadvantages of self publishing verse traditional publishing, why you need to write that book if you have an idea inside you and how to get started now! If you enjoy this episode, let us know. Leave a review wherever you listen and share it with a friend. Our featured resource for this episode is Daily Positive. It's a free daily quote or short message of encouragement sent via email to help you win the day. You can sign up at dailypositive.com Links mentioned: https://self-publishingschool.com/ https://selfpublishing.com/ http://jongordon.com/books

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon is joined by Cori Close. Cori is the Head Coach of UCLA Women's Basketball. She's a phenomenal leader with amazing insights to share. During this conversation Cori talks about how she is keeping her team engaged virtually, how they are dealing with racism and challenging times as a team, how she's deepening the relationships on her team and so much more. You'll definitely have takeaways from this one!! Connect with Cori on Twitter / Instagram @CoachCloseUCLA If you enjoy this episode, let us know! Rate it and Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. But most of all, tell a friend and encourage them to listen as well. Our featured resource today is our Power of Positive Leadership Self-Assessment. It's completely free and a great tool to help you discover your positive leadership score. By knowing your score you will be able to establish a baseline for growth. As an added bonus, after your assessment is complete You'll also receive Jon Gordon's 6 Quick Tips to Help Stop Negativity in It's Tracks. It's a free download to help you take action now.

On this episode Jon is joined by Max Lugavere. Max is a filmmaker, TV personality, health and science journalist and best selling author most notably known for his Genius Foods and Genius Life books. During this conversation, Max's shares how to live a longer and healthier life by strengthening your body and optimizing your brain health. It's really a fascinating interview that covers a lot of ground on improving our quality of life. If you enjoy this, be sure to share it with others! Spread the word and post on social. Tag Jon and Max. @jongordon11 / @maxlugavere While what we feed our bodies is important to improve our health, so is what we feed our mind. Fuel up with positivity and neutralize the negativity. To help you, we created Daily Positive. It's a free daily email with a short encouraging quote or message to help you win today. You can sign up for free at dailypositive.com

On this episode Jon Gordon is joined by Kate Leavell. Kate is the author of 4 books including her popular transformation story titled, Confessions of an Imperfect Coach. She is sought after speaker, coach and consultant on building stronger, positive teams and creating a culture of greatness. She is also a member of our Jon Gordon Team and teaches organizations, leaders and teams through dynamic workshops and trainings. In fact, Kate alongside Jon Gordon, is leading our upcoming Positive Leadership Workshop for Teens Online. You can learn more and sign up at powerofpositiveleadership.com/teens - It's a interactive learning opportunity to help teens deal with uncertainty, challenges and change, while discovering how to better lead themselves and others. During this episode Kate shares a ton of actionable insights that will help you improve yourself and your team! Connect with Kate at https://www.kateleavell.com/

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. Today we're joined by Doug Ellin. Doug is a screenwriter and director best known for creating the hit HBO series, Entourage. You'll hear how Doug went from being a standup comic to finding success in film, selling multiple screenplays to basically unemployment… only to rise again and find the massive success we know him for today. It's a fascinating behind the scenes look at his journey and will encourage you on your own. Our featured resource is Jon's Mentor Coaching Program. When you join, you'll get access to a LIVE interactive teaching and Q&A session with Jon each month online. Jon will break down a particular success principle, how you can take action and he'll answer any questions you have. Our next LIVE session is on September 9th with Jon and his wife Kathryn sharing strategies to strengthen your relationship. You can sign up at www.jongordoncoaching.com - If you're listening to this after September 9th, you can access the replay to this session and others when you join. All the details are at www.jongordoncoaching.com

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast! Today we have a very special episode for you. It's with Jon and his amazing wife Kathryn. This episode is revealing. Kathryn shares things about her past that not many have heard. Things that may surprise you but that will also encourage you as you see how she overcame to become who she is today. This is part 1 in a multi part series where Jon and Kathryn will share lessons to stay together, grow together and thrive together from their new book Relationship Grit (which is available now anywhere books are sold). If you order the book this week, you can also download a free Action Plan to help you turn ideas from the book into actions and results. Details are at RelationshipGritBook.com

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. Our guest today is Max Lucado. Max is an exceptional leader, world changing influencer and prolific writer having written multiple bestsellers with over 140 million copies in print. This is episode is going to nourish your soul! Max shares so much wisdom and hope that we all need during these challenging times about faith, hope and trust moving forward. Be sure to grab a copy of Max's new book YOU ARE NEVER ALONE. It's a profound resource for anyone who feels overwhelmed, isolated, or experiencing an emotional quarantine. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with others. There is someone you know who needs this message today. If you don't share it, they can't benefit from it. When you share, be sure to tag Jon and Max. Our featured resource today is Daily Positive. It's a free daily boost of positivity to help you overcome your challenges and take on the day. You can sign up at DailyPositive.com

In this episode Jon Gordon is joined his our good friend, Dr. Michael Gervais. Michael is a high performance psychologist working with some of the best in the world. His clients include world record holders, Olympians, internationally acclaimed artists and musicians, MVPs from every major sport and Fortune 100 CEOs. During this conversation Michael reveals his ground-breaking mindset training and culture building platform called COMPETE TO CREATE which he co-founded with NFL coach Pete Carroll. It's a powerful blueprint to unlock your authentic self, explore the edges of your potential, and live a life of purpose and meaning. So grab that pen and paper or fire up your notes up because there are a lot of great takeaways in this one! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with others. While you're at it, leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. We read every one. Our featured resource this week is Daily Positive. It's a free daily email with a short message or encouraging quote to help you take on the day. You can sign up at DailyPositive.com

On this episode Jon Gordon talks with Valorie Burton. Valerie is a bestselling author of multiple books and coach who helps people find joy and resilience while navigating the challenges of modern life. You may have seen her on her many appears on the Today Show and other media outlets. During this conversion Jon and Valorie talk bout letting go of guilt that robs us of our joy. She also talks about false guilt, this is something every single one of us can relate with. Valorie gets very practical too! I One of the questions she asked… "Looking back 5 years from now, what will you wish you ha done now?" Meaning, in 5 years… what will you wish you'd have done NOW. That's a powerful exercise that will help bring your priorities into focus! If you enjoy this episode, tell others about it and post about it on social. Tag Jon and Valorie. https://valorieburton.com/ Our featured resource today is DAILY POSITIVE. It's a free daily email with a short encouraging message or quote to help you overcome negativity and take on the day. You can sign up for free at dailypositive.com

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On this episode Jon talks with Jaime García. Jaime played Major League Baseball for nearly 11 years, was one of the best pitchers in the league, and achieved 2 world series rings. His story is powerful and is going to move you! It's not just a story of his success, it's how he got there and how he overcame so many struggles along the way like anxiety, depression, shame and physical pain through multiple surgeries. He gets transparent about the emptiness he had on the inside while having the appearance of success on the outside… and how that eventually led to a transformation that changed his life. If you enjoy this episode, share it with others. Post about it on social and encourage others to listen. In this episode you'll hear Jaime talk about how several of Jon's books really impacted him. If you haven't read those books yet, you can learn more about them here. And of course, The Energy Bus and others are also available at Amazon or wherever books are sold.

This episode is conversation between Jon Gordon and Beau Cummins of Truist where Jon shares positive leadership strategies to help you rebuild or grow your business during these challenging times. Jon also talks about the greatest customer service strategy of all, the 4 C's of positive leadership, and much more. This doesn't just apply to business, it applies to all types of organizations! If you find value in the conversation, check out the other two interviews Jon did with Truist as part of their Inspired Business initiative here.

On this episode Jon Gordon is joined by Tyler Jean. Tyler is a former Division 1 athlete who struggled with anxiety and a multiple health issues earlier in life which lead him to his journey of health. After receiving his degree in Cell and Molecular Biology, now he's helping others embrace a healthy and vibrant lifestyle while he pursues his calling as a Naturopathic Doctor. This episode is super practical as Tyler unpacks the science of nutrition, functional food, preventative medicine, inflammation and how to boost your immune system so that you improve your overall health and longevity. There's so much wisdom in this, you may want to listen to it twice! Connect with Tyler at https://tylerjean.com/ As always, if you enjoy it, share this podcast with others! Post on social and encourage others to listen. FEED YOUR MIND! While what you put into your body is important, it's equally important what you put into your mind. Fuel up with positivity each day by signing up for Daily Positive. It's a free daily email with a short encouraging quote or message to help you take on the day. Go to DailyPositive.com

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast! On this episode Jon is joined by Scot Ruggles. Scot's story is a really important reminder of pursuing your calling in life. He was a successful football coach for Harvard but knew deep down he wanted to be an actor. So, he did what everyone else thought was crazy, and he resigned to risk it all and pursue his dream. And, thankfully it worked! Now Scot has found success in both professions landing roles in National TV Shows and Commercials. You may have seen him on his recurring role in All American on Netflix where he plays Rick Wilson. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. Our featured resource today is Jon Gordon's WIN TODAY CHALLENGE! It's a A FREE 14 Day Challenge to Help You Develop the Mindset and Habits to Win Today and create a Better Tomorrow. It starts on August 15th but you can sign up right now. Just go to WinTodayChallenge.com

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On this episode Jon talks with one of our own amazing team members, Amy P. Kelly. Amy is a rock star! Her experience as a leader, HR professional and executive level consultant make her such an asset to our team and to any team she is able to serve. During this conversation Jon and Amy talk about Amy's journey, getting better personally and professionally, The Power of a Positive Team, taking your team to the next level, creating positive results, and more. Amy's perspective is powerful and her passion is contagious. You'll be better after listening to this! If you enjoy this episode, let us know and share it with others! Post on social and encourage others to listen. Our featured resource with this episode is The Power of a Positive Team. It's not just one of Jon Gordon's bestselling books, it's also one of our core offerings where we conduct workshop programs for leaders and teams. You can learn more at powerofapositiveteam.com - Also check out our Power of a Positive Team Online Video Training program. It's a powerful, 7-part video training to help you and your team become more connected, committed and stronger together.

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On this episode Jon is joined by multi Grammy Award-winning, platinum selling artist, and New York Times bestselling author, Lecrae. Lecrae is a visionary thought leader with much wisdom to share, as you'll hear during this episode. Jon and Lecrae talk about: How to transform communities and create lasting change How to find hope in the midst of struggle How we address racism from a Biblical perspective The dangers of Cancel Culture And so much more.. We especially loved hearing Lecrae's authenticity as he talked about his own struggles with depression and anxiety and how God is restoring him and others through it. Special Bonus: Lecrae also shares a surprising, yet incredible role he'd LOVE to play in a movie. It's so good. : ) LECRAE'S NEW SONG: Be sure to check out Lecrae's new song and video with John Legend called DROWN. You can listen anywhere you access music. You can watch it here. SHARE THIS: Like always, if you enjoy this episode share it with others. Post on social and tag @JonGordon11 and @Lecrae. Share it with at least 2 friends and let's spread this message of hope together. FEATURED RESOURCE: Our featured resource this week is DAILY POSITIVE. It's a free, daily email with a short encouraging message to help you take on the day. You can sign up at DailyPositive.com MORE ABOUT LECRAE: A catalyst for restoration in faith, music, and popular culture, Lecrae surpassed the label, Christian hip-hop artist, when his Anomaly album (2016) debuted at #1 on Billboard Top 200 Charts, the first time ever in Billboard chart history that an artist occupied the No. 1 album spot on both the Billboard Top 200 and Gospel Albums. To date, he has sold more than 3 million copies and been nominated for 5 Grammy Awards including a win for Best Gospel Album, 15 Dove Awards, one Billboard Music Award, and received both a Soul Train Music Award and BET Hip-Hop Nomination. From his 2017 album, All Things Work Together, his single "I'll Find You"ft. Tori Kelly, is now certified platinum by the RIAA (sold over 1 million copies) and "Blessings" ft Ty Dolla $ign is now Gold (sold over 500k). A Multi Grammy Award-winning platinum selling artist, Lecrae has evolved into a New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, speaker, thought leader, philanthropist, and Co-Owner/President of Reach Records. He is part of the new wave of thought leaders who are engaging the culture and taking Jesus out of the pulpits into the wider world in hopes of restoring faith. "I am a hip-hop artist who happens to be Christian, believes in God, and follows the teachings of Jesus, but my music is created for all!"

On this episode Jon Gordon is joined by our good friend, Jason Romano. Jason is the host and producer of the popular Sports Spectrum podcast where he interviews athletes, coaches, and other personalities on the intersection of sports and faith. He is also a contributor to Sports Spectrum Magazine and the author of the new book "The Uniform of Leadership: Lessons on True Success from My ESPN Life." During his time at ESPN, he created and produced content for shows such as SportsCenter, Monday Night Football, Mike and Mike in the Morning, Sunday NFL Countdown, College Gameday, and the MLB's All-Star Game. This is a fantastic conversation where Jason shares lessons he learned at ESPN and from some of the most influential leaders in sports and entrainment. You'll also hear the one question that Tony Dungy asked Jason that changed his life (and it could change yours too). This is more than a podcast with lessons on leadership, it's ultimately about how to lead a meaningful life. Make sure you grab a copy of Jason's new book, "Uniform of Leadership." It's out now everywhere books are sold. If you enjoy this episode, share it on social and encourage others to listen. Tag Jon and Jason: Jon: Twitter @jongodon11 | Insta @jongordon11 | FB @jongordonpage Jason: Twitter @jasonromano | Insta @jasonromano | FB @jasonromano22 Our featured resource this week is our free Positive U Plan. It's a 7 Step action plan to help you make positive changes and create zoom focused results in your life. You can download it for free at jongordon.com/plan

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon is joined by Jack Easterby. Jack is the executive vice president of football operations for the Houston Texans. He formerly served for 5 seasons with the New England Patriots. Jack shares some phenomenal wisdom during this conversation such as the top things, about leadership and life, he learned during his time with the Patriots. He also shares the most important things you can do to build trust and create great relationships as well as some of the keys to developing a thriving culture. This is definitely a good one! If you enjoy this episode be sure to let us know. Share on social and leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also visit PositiveUniversity.com where you can access past episodes with world changers like Matthew McConaughey, Doc Rivers, Jay Williams, Christine Caine, Dr. Zach Bush and more. Our featured resource this week is Daily Positive. It's a free daily email with an short encouraging message to help you take on the day. You can sign up for free at DailyPositive.com A few quotes, key points from this interview: Serve and do the next right thing. First take a step back before you take a step up. Listen before you act. Help people become a better version of themselves. Have their interests in mind. Trust is built by repeated actions. Try to learn from every person and interaction you can. Your culture is what you allow and what you establish. You make choices and your choices make you. Make the person in front of you feel important. No matter what. Each interaction is a deposit into the piggy bank of someone else's life. "Adversity is a University. Get a degree while you're there. Take notes."

On this episode Jon is joined by Coach Mike Bayer. As you'll hear, Coach Mike isn't a sports coach. He's a life coach who you may have seen as a regular guest contributor on the Dr. Phil show. Mike is also the New York Times bestselling author of BEST SELF: BE YOU, ONLY BETTER. Coach Mike shares some fantastic advise about change, how you can make it and create the life you really want. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it and leave a us a review on iTunes or anywhere you listen to podcasts. While you're there, click that subscribe button so you get notified of future positive university episodes. It's 100% free. Our featured resource this week is Jon's new book "THE GARDEN" - It's a spiritual fable about ways to overcome fear, anxiety and stress. It's a short book with a powerful message. Learn more at ReadTheGarden.com

The #1 Antidote to Shame - Where it really comes from and how to conquer it with Jon Gordon and Christine Caine. While the entire episode is powerful, the last 15 minutes will blow you away. Christine Caine shares one of the most profound messages on overcoming shame, fear and doubt that you'll ever hear. Listen / Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDEvxJONlMk https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christine-caine-overcoming-shame-fear-and-doubt/id1329995882?i=1000478936416 @jongordon11 | @christinecaine https://christinecaine.com/ https://www.a21.org/ http://jongordon.com/

On this episode Jon Gordon is joined by Brett Hagler. Brett is the CEO and Co-Founder of New Story, an innovative nonprofit that's pioneering solutions to end global homelessness. Brett's company was named among Fast Company's "Most Innovative Companies in the World" in 2017, 2019, and 2020. This conversation brings a fascinating look at how technology and innovation is being used to create positive change. It's not just about the tech though, it's about the mindset and approach that Brett is using to create change. It's an extremely valuable perspective that we can all benefit from. If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a review on iTunes or whenever you podcast. Our featured resource this week is Daily Positive. It's a free, daily email with a short message of encouragement that is sent via email. You can sign up at DailyPositive.com

On this episode bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined by Dr. Daniel Amen. Dr. Amen is a physician, a double board–certified psychiatrist, the founder of Amen Clinics. He's also a 10-time New York Times bestselling author. His latest book is The End of Mental Illness. This may be one of the most important podcast you listen to. Dr. Amen shares critical insights on brain health, mental illness and how we can improve our mental health. What he said about disinfecting our thoughts and killing the ANTS (the Automatic Negative Thoughts) is so good! Get your pen and paper ready or fire up your notes app because this will blow you away. If you enjoy this episode, share it on social and encourage others to listen as well. You can also leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. One way you can improve your mind is to feed it with positivity! Check out DailyPositive.com and sign up for a free daily dose of encouragement.

On this episode Jon Gordon is joined by the dynamic duo of David and Jason Benham… otherwise known as The Benham Brothers. David and Jason are former professional baseball players, nationally acclaimed entrepreneurs, and best-selling authors. Their rise to success came with their first company, which grew to 100 offices in 35 states, and catapulted them onto the national stage. They topped charts like, Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing Companies, Wall Street Journal's Top Five Real Estate Agents in America list and more. They even had a show on HGTV. This conversation was recored in early April of 2020 so obviously much has transpired about the Corona Virus since. Regardless, the core of what David and Jason talk about remains just as impactful today as it was then. They share how to adjust your business and mindset during challenging times by using the 4 P's. pause, pivot, make a plan and pursue the plan. It's a really great episode that will give you practical strategies and encouragement. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with others and let us know by leaving a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Our featured resource this week is Jon Gordon's new book, THE GARDEN. In it Jon shows you how to overcome The 5 D's (doubt, distortion, discouragement, distractions, and division) that the enemy uses to sabotage us. Once you know how to defeat them, you'll find more joy, happiness and peace in your life. It's available anywhere books are sold and at readthegarden.com

On this episode, Jon Gordon is is joined by Kelly Earnhardt Miller, the daughter of legendary Nascar Champion Dale Earnhardt. During this conversation Kelley talks about what it was like growing up with Dale as a father and how she became one of the most prominent businesswomen in NASCAR today. She shares 9 lessons to win in business and in life from her new book, DRIVE. There's a ton of great nuggets in this one! If you enjoy this episode, share it with others! Post on social and tag Jon and Kelley. You can also subscribe to the Positive University Podcast for free on Apple Podcast, Google or Spotify. We release new episodes each week. Our featured resource this week is Jon's new book, THE GARDEN. It's a spiritual fable on ways to overcome fear, anxiety and stress. You can learn more at ReadTheGarden.com

This episode is a special joint podcast between Jon and our good friend, 2-Time NBA World Champion Coach Brendan Suhr. Brendan interviews Jon as Jon talks about identity, overcoming negative thoughts and how to apply the 5 D's from The Garden to your team. Be sure to check out Brendan's Coaching U podcast. It's another great podcast where Coach Brendan unpacks lessons for leadership, culture and life. And of course, if you enjoy this episode... be sure to share it with a friend and leave us a review on iTunes.

This is a story of perseverance and heroism. One that will inspire you and ignite your spirit! On this episode Jon Gordon talks with Daniel Rodriguez. Daniel was one of 53 American soldiers who battled over 400 enemy Taliban insurgents after they attacked in the 2009 battle of Kamdesh. For more than 12 hours Daniel continued to fight with shrapnel embedded in his neck and leg and bullet fragments lodged in his shoulder. The story of that battle was just released as a new movie called THE OUTPOST which stars Orlando Bloom, Scott Eastwood, Caleb Landry Jones, and Daniel portrays himself. It's a phenomenal movie, a must watch. It's available now in theaters and to stream online from Apple TV, Amazon, etc. Daniel's story doesn't end there. After his service in the military, Daniel went on to become a player for Clemson University Football and eventually signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Rams. How he caught the attention of Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney is amazing. Watch Daniel's Recruitment Video Here What Daniel shares about the movie and the actual experience in the battle is truly moving but his life and how he lives it will inspire you even more. Connect with Daniel at https://www.danielrayrodriguez.com/

On this episode, Jon Gordon is joined by acclaimed director Rod Lurie. Rod just directed and released the new movie, The Outpost which tells the story of the 53 U.S. soldiers who battled over 400 enemy insurgents in north-eastern Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. It stars Orlando Bloom, Scott Eastwood, Caleb Landry Jones, and more. It's a phenomenally inspiring story! A must watch!! The movie is now available in theaters and to stream online now via Apple TV, Amazon, etc. During this episode Jon and Rod mention Daniel Rodriguez, one of the actors in the movie who actually fought in the battle that The Outpost depicts. Check out our next episode of Positive University as Jon talks with Daniel about his role in both the movie and the realities of the 12 hour battle that Daniel continued to fight through with shrapnel embedded in his neck and leg and bullet fragments lodged in his shoulder.

This is a special episode! We're flipping the script and instead of Jon interviewing a guest, a guest is interviewing Jon. One of our good friends, Brian Buffini, recently had Jon on his podcast and the conversation was so good we wanted to bring it to you directly here. After you listen, be sure to subscribe to The Brian buffing Show on iTunes or anywhere you podcast. Brian always shares great content. This week's featured resource is THE GARDEN, Jon's brand new book. It's A Spiritual Fable About Ways to Overcome Fear, Anxiety and Stress. Grab a copy and access resources at ReadTheGarden.com

On this episode Jon Gordon is joined by Paul Goldschmidt. Paul is a Major League baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals. During this conversation Jon and Paul talk about Paul's journey to the major leagues. Why mindset actually does matter, why consistency is so critical for success, not getting caught in the identity trap… where your identity is tied to your performance and much more. If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend and leave a review on iTunes or whenever you listen to podcasts. This episode's featured resource is The Garden. It's Jon's brand new book. It's a spiritual fable about ways to overcome fear, anxiety and stress. Wether you are struggling yourself or have a friend, child or family member who is... The Garden shares ways to persevere through life with the power of faith, hope, and love. Order from anywhere books are sold. You can also get a free downloadable action plan. Details at ReadTheGarden.com

On this episode bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined by John Brenkus. John Brenkus is the six-time Emmy-Award winning creator, host and producer of ESPN's Sport Science. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Perfection Point. He is a gifted director and producer of tv, film and documentaries as well as a sought after speaker. They say success leaves clues and you'll pick up many of them from this conversation! John's journey is proof that curiosity, ingenuity and persistence are keys that unlock opportunity for any of us. Towards the end Jon and John get into a fascinating dialogue about the epidemic of mis and dis information we're faced with today. It's an important point so make sure you listen all the way through. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to leave us a review and share it with a friend. @jongordon11 / @brinkofmidnight http://www.jongordon.com https://www.johnbrenkus.com/ This episode's featured resource is THE GARDEN. It's a new book by Jon Gordon to help you overcome fear, anxiety and stress. In it Jon covers the 5 D's that will sabotage us and how we can overcome them to live with more peace, focus, connection and happiness. You can order anywhere books are sold or go to www.readthegarden.com

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined by Christine Caine. Christine is a bestselling author, activist, speaker and, together with husband Nick, she leads the anti-human trafficking organization A21 as well as Propel Women. This is an episode that will move you to your core. Christine talks about leading through difficult times, human trafficking (which is modern day slavery that still exists today in numbers that will alarm you). She also shares she's overcome the pain and abuse of her past and more. Make sure you listen all the way through. While the entire episode is powerful, the last 15 minutes will blow you away. Christine shares one of the most profound messages on overcoming shame, fear and doubt that you'll ever hear. It almost brought Jon to tears. You'll understand why when you listen. Let us know your takeaways from this episode. Share and tag Jon and Christine on social. You can also leave a review on iTunes or whenever you listen to podcasts. @jongordon11 | @christinecaine Our featured resource this week is THE GARDEN. It's a brand new book from Jon Gordon. It's a spiritual fable to help you overcome fear, anxiety and stress. In it Jon shares the 5 D's the enemy uses to sabotage us and how we can defeat them in order to find more peace, focus, connection, and happiness. Go to readthegarden.com to learn more or you can order the book now from Amazon or anywhere books are sold.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined by Jay Williams. Jay is a former NBA player, drafted as a second round draft pick by the Chicago Bulls. He is currently an ESPN analyst, motivation speaker, president of Jay Williams Group and the New York Times bestselling author of "Life is Not an Accident: A Memoir of Reinvention". Jon and Jay have a really thought provoking conversation about racism, prejudices, having difficult conversations that lead to growth and finding solutions to move us forward. As always, if you enjoy this episode don't keep it to yourself. Tell a friend about it and encourage them to listen too. If you're new to the podcast, swing over PositiveUniversity.com where you can find links to past episodes with guests such as Doc Rivers, Matthew McConaughey, Tony Dungy and many more. While you're there, sign up for the Positive U email so you get notified of new episodes each week.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined by Dan Cortese. You may know Dan as the host of the Emmy Award-winning MTV Sports, his roles on Veronica's Closet, What I Like About You, and many other TV shows and movies. Some of his characters have gone on to become cultural icons, like Elaine's rock climber boyfriend Tony 'Mimbo' from Seinfeld. Dan is also the author of the brand new book "Step Off: My Journey from Mimbo to Manhood." This episode talks about the lessons he's learned along the way. We especially loved when Dan said "If you don't like the narrative of your story, become the narrator." So many great nuggets. Connect with Dan on Twitter and Instagram @dancortese Our featured resource this week is Daily Positive. It's a free daily email with an encouraging quote or short message to help you fuel your mind and take on the day! You can sign up at dailypositive.com

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined by CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke. CrisMarie and Susan are the authors of the new book, "The Beauty of Conflict: Harnessing Your Team's Competitive Advantage." And that's exactly what they are sharing with us today. How to work through the tension of opinions and personalities clashing so that something new and amazing emerges from it. Connect with CrisMarie and Susan here. As always, if you enjoy this episode please share it with others. We'd love to hear your feedback too. You can leave a review on iTunes or tag @jongordon11 on social. This episodes featured resource is our free Power of a Positive You action. It's a 7 step action plan to help you make positive changes in your life. Download it for free at jongordon.com/plan

On this episode Jon Gordon is joined by Anthony Trucks. Anthony is a foster child, former NFL player, America Ninja Warrior, Entrepreneur, speaker and more. He's a guy who doesn't really fit into a box and that's part of what makes him stand out, as you'll hear him talk about today. Despite having success in many areas of his life, Anthony had a lot of struggle too and lost his identity along the way... which ultimately almost caused him to lose his life. After research, experimentation, and a lot of self reflection Anthony learned how to master the shifts that life threw at him so that he could become who he was truly created to be. And that's what he's going to share with you. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share with others. Tag Jon and Anthony on social. @jongordon11 + @anthonytrucks Connect with Anthony at https://www.anthonytrucks.com/ We'd also appreciate you leaving a review on iTunes. While you're there, be sure to subscribe so you get notified of every new episode when they drop. Our featured resource this week is DAILY POSITIVE. It's a free daily quote or short message to encourage you and help you take on the day. Sign up for free at dailypositive.com

On this episode of The Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined with Kavon Massenburg. Kavon's story is remarkable. This brilliant 25 year old went from dealing drugs, hanging out with gangs and getting shot in the head, to dealing hope and inspiration to the world. From discovering your purpose to defeating limiting beliefs, Kavon's entire message will inspire you. His 3 steps to finding purpose is amazing. Also loved his analogy about the combination to opening the safe. You definitely need to have your note pad or notes app open for this one! If you find value in what Kevon shares, don't keep it to yourself. Share this episode with others. Tag Jon and Kevon on social. @jongordon11 -- @kavonmassenburg As you'll hear Kavon share, it's never to late to become who you were created to be. What you think is what you become. A tool to help you fuel up with positivity for your work and your life is Jon Gordon's free weekly newsletter. You can sign up at JonGordon.com

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined by Ricky Kalmon. Ricky is a mindset expert, motivational speaker and celebrity hypnotist. Ricky mindset message and techniques will change the way you live, work, and think. Ricky's hypnotized entire teams before and during this interview he pulls back the curtain to share how and why what he does works. It's truly fascinating. Connect with Ricky at https://rickykalmon.com/ If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it and rate it on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also subscribe to the Positive University Podcast for free so that you get notified of all future episodes. We release them each week. Our featured resource this week is our upcoming Power of Positive Leadership LIVE Virtual Training online. Now, more than ever, our world needs positive leaders to help move us forward. Learn the proven strategies, principles and practices to lead positive and create results. Go to POPLTraining.com to learn more. You can also learn how to join our team and become a certified trainer so that you can bring this message to others.

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On this episode Jon is joined by Doc Rivers. Doc is an NBA Championship winning coach. He played 13 very successful seasons in the NBA before becoming the head coach of the Orlando Magic and then the Boston Celtics which he lead to a 2008 NBA Championship. He is currently the Head Coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. Doc shares incredible insights about what's going on now right now in our society, the importance of communicating with your team, what he's learned from his parents and his core principles as a coach, and more. If you enjoy this episode, share it with others. Be sure to tag @jongordon11 so we can share. If you want to learn more about how to improve the communication on your team or have difficult conversations, grab a copy of Jon's bestselling book The Power of a Positive Team. It's available anywhere books are sold and at powerofapositiveteam.com

On this episode of Positive University, Jon Gordon is joined with Derwin Gray. A former NFL player for the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers, Derwin is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church. He is the author of multiple books including his latest, The Good Life, which you can order anywhere books are sold. And that's exactly what Jon and Derwin are talking about today. How to live the good life and find true happiness. If you enjoy this episode, let others know by posting about it on social. Tag Jon (@jongordon11) and Derwin (@derwinlgray). And be sure to subscribe to The Positive University Podcast on iTunes or whenever you listen so you don't miss an episode. It's 100% free and we release new episodes weekly. This week's featured resource, in addition to Derwin's awesome new book which you should definitely get (hint hint) is Jon Gordon's Mentor Coaching Program. Each month Jon host a LIVE 1 hour teaching with interactive Q&A online. Topics range from personal to professional development. We also bring in expert guests. It's really powerful because it's focused on helping you not just learn but also to take action! Our next LIVE session is coming up soon. Get details and sign up at JonGordonCoaching.com

On this episode of The Positive University Podcast Jon Gordon talks with Chadd Wright. Chadd grew up obsessed with becoming a Navy SEAL but when the Navy discovered a rare cyst on his heart, he was disqualified. Chadd refused to give up, ultimately finding a surgeon willing to perform a procedure that many wouldn't because it was too risky. The Cyst was removed and Chadd went on to realize his SEAL dream, serving over the next decade as a Team Leader on multiple deployments to conflict zones across the world. He became a SEAL instructor. A Master Training Specialist. Chadd even served as a presidential bodyguard. Now retired from the military, Chadd has found new life as an elite athlete and seeker of mind-body mastery. His story is fascinating as are the lessons he's learned and that he shares with us today. Connect with Chadd at https://3of7project.com/ Or @chadwright278 on Instagram. If you enjoy this episode, let us know. Tag @jongordon11 on social and be sure to subscribe to the Positive University Podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen. Rate it and leave us a review too!