The Jon Gordon Podcast

If you want to learn how to go to college debit free or destroy the student loan debit you already have… this episode is for you! Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On today's episode Jon Gordon talks with Anthony Oneal. Anthony is a bestselling author, speaker and Ramsey Personality (as is Dave Ramsey). Anthony helps students make smart decisions with their money, relationships and education. In this conversation Anthony shares some of the keys to avoiding student debt or paying off student loans faster. Even if you aren't a student yourself, the mindset and practices Anthony shares about money and debit is super important. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the Positive University Podcast on iTunes or wherever you list. It's 100% free and we release new episodes each week with the best of the best to help YOU get better. Speaking of getting better, if you want to improve your personal and professional life, join us for Jon Gordon's Mentor Coaching program. Each month Jon hosts a live interactive teaching online with Q&A. He covers a specific success strategy with an emphasis on helping you take action so that you can apply what you learn and create results. Go to jongordoncoaching.com to learn more and sign up.

On this episode of The Positive University podcast, Jon Gordon talks with Mike Robbins. Mike is a sought after speaker, consultant and the author of multiple books including FOCUS ON THE GOOD STUFF and his latest book, WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. Mike and Jon talk about how to create a team culture of high performance, trust and belonging. It's a phenomenal conversation with some really great takeaways! Be sure to grab a copy of Mike's new book. It's available anywhere books are sold. Details at https://mike-robbins.com/together/ Connect with Mike at https://mike-robbins.com/ Our featured resource this week is Jon Gordon's free Power of a Positive You 7 Step Action Plan. It's a simple plan to help you take action and make positive changes in your life. You can download it now at jongordon.com/plan

In this episode of The Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon shares How to Win the Battle of Your Mind by revealing the 5 D's that sabotage us and how to overcome them. This message is a conversation between Jon and our friend Jason Cullum. It's based on the principles from Jon's new book THE GARDEN: A Spiritual Fable About Ways to Overcome Fear, Anxiety, and Stress. Read Jon's New Book Now, Before it Releases While The Garden releases in late June, you can read it now by joining the book launch team! You'll not only get to read it before it releases, you'll also get to join our private Facebook group where you can interact with Jon, our team and you'll receive special bonuses. Just go to ReadTheGarden.com to sign up.

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On this episode Jon talks with Hall of Fame Coach, Mack Brown. Mack is currently the Head Coach of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels Football Team. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom. Almost every point Mack shares has an important lesson that you can apply to your life, your team and your relationships. Pay attention because there's a lot of gems here. Let us know what your biggest takeaways are. Tag Jon Gordon and Coach Mack Brown on social. Be sure to also subscribe to the Positive University Podcast on iTunes or wherever you list. It's free! We release new episodes with the best of the best each week. Connect with Mack Brown: https://twitter.com/coachmackbrown https://www.instagram.com/coachmackbrown/ Connect with Jon Gordon: https://twitter.com/jongordon11 https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11 https://www.facebook.com/jongordonpage TAKE YOUR LIFE AND LEADERSHIP TO THE NEXT LEVEL... If you want to take your life and leadership to the next level and turn ideas into actions, join Jon Gordon's Mentor Coaching Program. Each month Jon hosts a LIVE interactive coaching online where he teaches on a success strategy and answers your direct questions. It's all about helping you take action and move forward. Go to jongordoncoaching.com to learn more.

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. Today, Jon talks with Trent Dilfer. Trent is a former NFL Super Bowl winning quarterback who played 14 seasons. While what he did is impressive, what he's doing now is even more. Trent shares some amazing perspectives on leadership, raising the standard for yourself and others, how to train others up and so much more. If you find value in this episode, let us know. Tag Trent and Jon on social. You can also subscribe to The Positive University Podcast for free in iTunes or wherever you podcast. We release new episodes each week. https://twitter.com/dilfersdimes https://twitter.com/jongordon11 If you want amplify your leadership impact, we have a free download that you can access now. It contains 9 practices that make great leader great. Download it for free at jongordon.com/9practices

Once expected to die, our guest today now teaches people how to truly live. Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On this episode Jon talks with John O'Leary. O'Leary is an acclaimed speaker, bestselling author and incredible human with an amazing story that will not only inspire you but help you to recognize the blessing of your life. The perspective that O'Leary shares after having most of his body severely burned, fingers amputated and still being able to overcome and find joy is a lesson for us all regardless of the challenges we face. Be sure to grab a copy of John O'Leary's new book "In Awe." In it, O'Leary shares how to rediscover your childlike wonder to unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy. It's available anywhere books are sold or at readinawe.com O'Leary's message is so good, we ended up having him dive deeper and teach more in our Mentor Coaching Program. It was phenomenal, especially the Q&A. If you join Jon Gordon's Mentor Coaching Program you can get archived access to that recording, previous sessions and future monthly LIVE teachings, including the interactive ability to ask questions with Jon Gordon and our guests. Just go to JonGordonCoaching.com

On this episode Jon Gordon interviews Chip Kelly. Chip is the Head Football Coach of the UCLA Bruins. There's a lot of great insights on this one that you can apply to stepping out of your comfort zone, building a great team and helping others achieve greatness. If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review in iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can can catch past episodes with guest such as Matthew McConaughey, PJ Fleck, Allie Long and more. Our featured resource this week is Daily Positive. It's a free daily email with an encouraging message to help you stay positive. You can sign up at dailypositive.com

Today's Positive University Podcast guest is Rich Redmond. Rich has been the touring/recording drummer with multi-platinum country rocker Jason Aldean for nearly two decades. He has recorded 26 #1 radio hits and plays to millions of fans per year in iconic venues across the globe. Rich has also worked with artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Ludacris, Bryan Adams, Bob Seger, Luke Bryan and many more. Rich is also a busy speaker, author, producer, songwriter, label owner, educator, and actor. Rich shares some fantastic advice on pursuing your dreams, finding your purpose, and becoming the best at what you do. Connect with Rich at: Web https://richredmond.com/ Social: @richredmond Get Rich's book "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" Featured Resource: Take action and get results! Join Jon Gordon's Mentor Coaching Program. Every month Jon hosts a LIVE group coaching session online where he teaches on a specific topic that will help you grow personally and professionally. The key is that you'll learn how to take ideas and turn them into actions and results. Learn more and sign up at jongordoncoaching.com

In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Matthew McConaughey. Matthew really doesn't need an introduction but... he's an Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in iconic movies such as Dazed and Confused, We Are Marshall, The Lincoln Lawyer, The Wedding Planner, Dallas Buyers Club and so many more. Matthew shares his advice for dealing with challenges, especially in the midst of the pandemic we're all facing. He also talks about the importance of preparation, his faith, his role as Minister of Culture at the University of Texas and much more. This conversation is a fascinating "behind the scenes" look at how Matthew thinks and approaches life. His perspective and mindset to overcome will definitely benefit you in a powerful way. If you enjoy this episode, share it to encourage others. You can also subscribe to the Positive University Podcast in iTunes or whenever you listen to podcasts so that you can get notified of future episodes. We release them each week and it's 100% free. Connect with Matthew McConaughey via: Twitter https://twitter.com/McConaughey Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MatthewMcConaughey Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officiallymcconaughey Connect with Jon Gordon via: Web http://www.jongordon.com Twitter http://www.twitter.com/jongordon11 Facebook http://www.facebook.com/jongordonpage Instagram http://www.instagram.com/jongordon11

On this episode Jon Gordon talks with Todd Durkin. Todd is the founder of Fitness Quest 10 an award-winning health and human performance facility where he works with high-profile clientele and elite professional athletes, including more than seventy-five NFL and twenty-five MLB players. This episode is all about high performance principles to become your best self, mentally, physically and spiritually. Todd shares his 5 P's of peak performance, what it takes to be great, what he says to the best of the best to help them become even better and more. To get more of Todd's advice, be sure to order a copy of his new book "Get Your Mind Right: 10 Keys to Unlock Your Potential and Ignite Your Success." It releases in early June but you can pre-order it now anywhere books are sold. If you liked this episode, let us know! Share it with others and leave a review on iTunes. While you're there, be sure to click that subscribe button so you get notified of future episodes as they are released. TURN IDEAS INTO ACTIONS AND ACTIONS INTO RESULTS If you want to amplify your personal and professional success, head over to jongordoncoaching.com where you can learn how to get coached by Jon Gordon! Each month we host LIVE group coaching sessions online where Jon helps you turn ideas into actions and results.

Welcome to a special edition of the Positive University Podcast. It's a conversation about God, answering questions from Atheists, with Jon Gordon and Erwin Raphael McManus. Erwin McManus is the pastor of Mosaic in LA. Jon and Erwin have known each other for 15 years and have had many conversations like this but this is the first time they are doing it publicly. This isn't just a conversation about God, it's a conversation about some of the tough questions about God, religion and faith. Questions like: Why would God allow something like this to happen? Why is there suffering? Where does Sacrificial Love come from? Good vs Evil and is there Good without God? Why religion? Why we're afraid to die? Whether you are a person of faith or someone with seeking answers, this episode will impact you in a profound way. Make sure you listen to the end as Erwin's answer about death will give you a new outlook on life.

On this episode Jon Gordon interviews P.J. Fleck. P.J. is the Head Football Coach at the University of Minnesota. This is a super charged episode where P.J. shares what has helped him establish a pattern of greatness in creating winning teams. SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW When you're done listening, be sure to subscribe to the Positive University Podcast in iTunes or whenever you listen. It's free! We'd appreciate it if you would rate it and leave a review too. And of course, if you enjoyed it share it with others. ATTEND OUR VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING If you want to become a positive leader and create positive results like P.J. Fleck, attend our upcoming Power of Positive Leadership VIRTUAL TRAINING on May 13 and 14th from 1-4:30pm each day. This is not a webinar. This is not a lecture. This is a live, interactive leadership training where you'll learn, share and interact with other leaders! Get the details and sign up at popltraining.com

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On this episode Jon Gordon talks with Jessica Hardy Meichtry. Jessica is an Olympic gold and bronze medalist swimmer. During her eleven-years on the US National Team, she broke twelve world records, and won a total of twenty-eight medals. She now works with BSN Sports. In this interview Jessica shares her story, lessons she's learned being a top competitive athlete, 3 things to make us better, how to use fear as fuel and much more! Connect with Jessica: https://www.jessicahardy.net/ @swimhardy on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE When you're done listening, be sure to subscribe to the Positive University Podcast in iTunes or anywhere you listen to podcast. Leave us a review too, we read each one. FEATURED RESOURCE Our featured resource this week is DAILY POSITIVE. It's a free, short message of hope and encouragement sent to your inbox each day. You can sign up at dailypositive.com - Remember, we're better together so invite a friend or family member to join too!

"Excellence is a decision. It is always the result of high intentions, sincere effort and intelligent execution." - Horst Schulze On this episode of The Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Horst Schulze. Horst went from working at a hotel at age 14 to cofounding The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company and then founding Capella Hotel Group. Horst is a legendary leader and global titan of business. His visionary and disruptive principles have reshaped the concepts of excellence, service, and competitive advantage, transcending divisions of industry across the world. As you hear him talk, you'll understand why. His commitment to excellence and service to both his customers and employees is phenomenal and a standard that we can all apply. Horst talks about the difference between management and leadership, how to create excellence in all we do, how to align your team around your vision, and so much more. As you listen, share your greatest takeaways with us. Post on social and tag @jongordon11 - We'd love to hear. And as always, if you enjoy this episode, subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or whenever you listen. It's free and we release new episodes each week. Connect with Horst Schulze at https://horstschulze.com/ Order Horst's book "Excellence Wins." BECOME A GREAT LEADER If you want to become a great leader who creates positive results, join us for our Power of Positive Leadership ONLINE Training! It's coming up on May 13th and 14th. It's a two-day session from 1-4:30pm each day to help you lead through change, build united and connected teams and multiply your impact! Go to popltraining.com to sign up.

On this episode of The Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon talks with Rich Wilkerson, Jr. Rich and his wife, Dawn, pastor VOUS Church, a meeting place of faith, creativity, and diversity in Miami, Florida. Rich is by far one of the greatest young communicator and leaders of our time. During this conversation Rich and Jon talk about becoming a better leader, being a more influential communicator, why a season of waiting doesn't have to be a wasted season, one of the big things we can learn from this global pandemic and so much more. Connect with Rich @richwilkersonjr Featured Resources: We have several free videos, downloads and tools from Jon Gordon to help and your team stay positive, connected and grow stronger during this challenging time. Go to www.jongordon.com/resources

During challenging times, we can get bitter or we can get better. We can use this as a tutor to help us grow. Now is the time to be of value, to serve and to think differently so that you can adapt and create a better future for yourself, your business and for others. That's just some of what we're covering in this episode of The Positive University Podcast with our guest, Brian Buffini. Jon Gordon sits down with Brian to talk about the adversity we face and how we can navigate it to help our businesses and organizations thrive. Brian knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity as he is a true rags to riches story. After becoming one of the nation's top Realtors®, he founded Buffini & Company - an organization dedicated to sharing his powerful lead-generation systems with others. They have trained over 3 million business professionals in 37 countries. Brian is also the bestselling author of The Emigrant Edge and host of The Brian Buffini Show podcast. This message is powerful with so many great takeaways. Make sure you listen all the way through. And when you're done, leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Connect with Brian at https://www.brianbuffini.com/ Our featured resource this week is DAILY POSITIVE. It's a free short message of encouragement sent to you via email each day. Sign up at dailypositive.com and share it with a friend.

On this episode of The Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Chris Guillebeau. Chris is a fascinating guy. In addition to being a prolific author and thinker, he's done something that most listening haven't. He's visited every country in the world (193 in total), and he did it before his 35th birthday. Pretty amazing. Chris also hosts a daily podcast called, Side Hustle School, which is downloaded more than two million times a month and he's the founder of the World Domination Summit. Chris and Jon talk about a variety of topics from dealing with the realities we're all facing right now, how to create a side hustle, insights from Chris' new book "The Money Tree: A Story About Finding the Fortune in Your Own Backyard" and more. Let us know what impacts you most. Tag @jongordon11 or @chrisguillebua on social. Our featured resources this week is Daily Positive. It's a free, encouraging quote or message of inspiration delivered to your inbox each week day. Go sign up at dailypositive.com - Remember, we're not positive because life is easy. We're positive because life can be hard.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Buzz Williams. Buzz is the head men's basketball coach at Texas A&M. He's a phenomenal leader who has built winning programs wherever he's been and thought this interview you'll understand why. Buzz shares what got him to where he is today, how he's been able to build winning teams, what he tells other coaches and leaders to help them succeed and so much more. "The blessings you see are many times from the sacrifices you don't see." - Buzz Williams Let us know what impacts you most? Leave a review or tag Jon on social. And of course, be sure to subscribe to the Positive University Podcast in iTunes or whenever you listen so you get notified of the next episode. It's free. This episode is so good so we'll get right to it…

If you're struggling to make sense of everything that's going on in the world right now or just need some encouragement to help you see a better tomorrow, this episode is for you. Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On this episode Jon talks with our good friend Erwin McManus. Erwin is a profound speaker, author and cultural thought leader known for his integration of creativity and spirituality. He is also the founder and Lead Pastor of Mosaic, in LA. Erwin and Jon speak candidly about the realities we are all facing right now with this global pandemic. How social distancing is impacting us. What it means for those struggling with depression and anxiety. How we cope. How leaders need to respond in times like this. How we move forward by creating a positive future out of our negative reality. Why we need to exercise faith over fear. And so much more. You'll also hear how Erwin helped Jon through his own crisis of belief a number of years ago and what Erwin said that may help you too. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to rate it and leave a review in iTunes or anywhere you listen to podcasts. We'd also love for you to share it with a friend. This weeks featured resources is The Power of Positive Summit. It's a free online event, April 2-8 with over 30 amazing speakers, authors and thought leaders sharing short video messages to help you stay positive, overcome challenges and make a greater difference. Go to PowerOfPositiveSummit.com to sign up now.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Derrick Brooks. Derrick is a former NFL Super Bowl champion, eleven-time Pro Bowl selection and nine-time All-Pro player. While his success on the field is extremely impressive, it's his leadership, character and mindset that really makes the difference. That's what you'll benefit from during this interview. So many powerful insights that Derrick shares from the importance of commitment and consistency, to perspective he's had during failure and challenging times, how he motivated others as a leader, and more. Listen close to this one. You'll have a ton of takeaways. Connect with Derrick at https://db55.org/ Our featured resource this week: The Power of Positive Summit It's a free online summit, April 2nd through the 8th featuring over 30 top speakers, authors and thought leaders all sharing strategies to help you stay positive, overcome challenges and make a greater difference. Speakers like Jon Gordon, Coach Dabo Swinney, Inky Johnson, Jon Acuff, Jamie Kern Lima, Ryan Holiday and more. It's free online so sign up at powerofpositivesummit.com

If there was ever a time that we needed to hear this message, it's now. Get ready for a powerful interview with Jon Gordon and Hall of Fame Quarterback, Kurt Warner. In this episode Kurt shares how he went from stocking shelves in a supermarket to becoming hall of fame quarterback, how adversity and setbacks prepared his character for success, his mindset and approach for getting better when no one was watching and so much more. His story is so good it's actually being made into a movie! Listen and you'll understand why. As always, if you enjoy this episode please let us know by leaving a review in iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. We read every one. You can also post on social and let us know what your greatest takeaways are. Our featured resource this week is DAILY POSITIVE. Every morning, Monday-Friday, we'll send you a short inspirational quote or encouraging message by Jon Gordon and other thought leaders. Each email will help you fuel your life, work and team with positive energy. It's 100% free and you can sign up at dailypositive.com

Audio from a LIVE webinar hosted by bestselling Jon Gordon where he shares positive strategies to help you: Overcome fear and uncertainty Optimize your mindset for health and happiness Uncover the opportunities within the challenge Staying emotionally connected while being physically separated Prepare for when things return to normal Use this time to learn, improve and grow Lead others through challenges and change And more… www.jongordon.com

If you want to achieve optimal health and live life to the fullest, you'r going to love this episode! Today Jon Gordon talks with Dr. Christian Gonzalez, also known as Dr. G. Dr. G is a naturopathic doctor who earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Rutgers University and his Medical Doctorate at the University of Bridgeport's College of Naturopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America and is currently working at a holistic and integrative medicine center in California. Jon and Dr. G talk about a wide variety of topics having to do with our overall health, including the do's and don't of achieving optimal health. Be sure to listen in to hear about the Clean 15 and why Jon keeps it on his phone for reference. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to rate it and leave a review on iTunes or whenever you listen to podcasts. Those reviews help encourage others to listen as well. This week's bonus resource is the 11 Day Stay Positive Action Plan. It's a free plan to help you experience more positivity in your life by taking simple, daily actions. You can download it for free at StayPositivePlan.com

If you want make a bigger impact and learn how to inspire and motivate the people around you, this episode is for you! Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On this episode Jon talks Martin Rooney. For more than twenty years, Martin has coached professional sport stars, Olympic champions, and business leaders to high levels of performance. Fun fact, Martin has trained 130 athletes that have been drafted to the NFL including a #2 pick. That's some serious results! He's also the author of the new book "Coach to Coach: An Empowering Story About How to Be a Great Leader." Wether you are a parent, a teacher, a co-worker, or a leader, you are also a coach and you have the opportunity to help people in your sphere of influence to become their best. Martin says "Great coaches don't light fires UNDER people. They light fires INSIDE of them." And that's exactly what Martin is going to share how to do. Make sure you grab a copy of Martin's new book and be sure to subscribe to this podcast wherever you're listening from. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review. We read every one and love to see your feedback. Last but not least, if you need a coach to help you or your team go to the next level, check out Jon Gordon's Mentor Coaching Program where Jon will personally coach you via a LIVE 1-hour session each month. Go to jongordoncoaching.com for details.

Bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Porter Moser. Porter is the head coach of the Loyola University Chicago Ramblers. He is one of only four coaches in school history to win over 140 games and saw Loyola earn its first Associated Press Top 25 votes since 1985. Porter is also the author of the newly released book, ALL IN: Driven by Passion, Energy and Purpose. Jon and Porter dive deep on this one about leadership… what separates the best from the rest and how a leader can bring out greatness in themselves and their team. Porter shares some great advise on building team relationships, how to overcome minimal resources and much more. If you want to take your leadership to the next level or develop leaders on your team, join us for an upcoming Power of Positive Leadership 1-Day LIVE training with Jon Gordon and our head of training, Julie Nee. You'll discover how to fuel yourself and your team with positivity, build a great culture, overcome negativity, increase engagement, communicate and connect more effectively and lead through change. You'll leave with a personal action plan to improve your team and organization and create positive results. We have multiple dates in multiple cities throughout the year that you can attend or we can bring a workshop onsite to you. Go to powerofpositiveleadership.com to learn more. This is game changer. Don't miss it.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with 5 time grammy nominated singer / songwriter Matthew West. Matthew has achieved phenomenal success by almost every measure with multiple hit songs and awards. But, it didn't start out that way. In fact, Matthew didn't even want to be a recording artist… but you'll hear more about that in the interview. You'll also hear how Matthew has embraced rejection to propel him forward, how he handles discouragement and why he's obsessed with learning and growing to become his best. Matthew just released a new album called BRAND NEW that you can pick up anywhere music if sold, including iTunes. Listen to a sample here. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to share it with others. If you're listening from iTunes or your phone, snap a screen shot and post it on social… tag Jon and Mathew. Jon Gordon = @jongordon11 on Twitter and Instagram. @jongordonpage on Facebook. Matthew West = @matthew_west on Twitter, @matthewjwest on Instagram, @matthewwest on Facebook Most of all, be sure to subscribe to The Positive University podcast so you can get notified when we release new episodes each week. You can go to positiveuniversity.com for past episodes with guests such as Evan Spiegel, the CEO of Snapchat… Erwin McManus, Pastor of Mosaic…. Tony Dungy and more.

In this short mid-week Positive Moment, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks about what to do when you feel discouraged.

If you have a message that you want to share with the world, this episode is for you! On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Grant Baldwin, author of The Successful Speaker: Five Steps for Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform. Wether you want to speak for a living or on the side, Grant delivers the goods as he shares his five-step road map to start and scale a speaking business from the ground up. These strategies aren't just beneficial if you're looking to build a speaking business, they're also extremely effective if you want to hone your message and become a more effective communicator. BONUS RESOURCE: 7 Step Positive You Action Plan It's a free downloadable plan to help you make positive changes in your life and to get results from zoom focused actions. Download it here.

In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with John Ruhlin, founder of the Rhulin Group and author of Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Client Retention. This interview may be one of the most important that you'll listen to if you want to transform your business and increase your ROR (Return On Relationships). Not only does John Rhulin share some incredibly practical strategies, the overall mindset his ideas represent could change your business and your life. Before we dive in, could you use a daily boost of positivity to help take on the day and overcome the challenges you face? Grab a copy of STAY POSITIVE, the new Wall Street Journal bestselling book by Jon Gordon and Daniel Decker. It's packed with over 300 inspiring quotes and messages to fuel your life with with positivity. Go to staypositivebook.com to learn more. Last but not least, if you enjoy this podcast make sure you hit that subscribe button and leave us a review. You can also share your favorite takeaways on social. Be sure to tag @jongordon11 on Twitter and Instagram or @jongordonpage on Facebook so Jon can respond and share.

In this short Positive Moment, bestselling author Jon Gordon shares the real secret to work-life balance. www.jongordon.com

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Steve Jacobson (@fairwaysteve1), the founder and CEO of Fairway Mortgage. Fairway is one of the top mortgage companies in the country, funding over 39 billion in 2019. They also employ over 7000 people nationwide and have helped thousands of people achieve their dreams of home ownership. This episode is packed with back-to-back takeaways. Steve shares a lot of real-world, practical lessons from what he's learned by leading and growing Fairwary since 1996. Some of those takeaways include: How Steve overcame significant adversity early on to make Fairway what it is today. The importance of discipline in achieving your goals and how daily disciplines create the results long term. Guiding principles that he has used to build Fairway's culture and sustain their growth and success. 3 Keys that drive Steve as a leader. And much more... Before we dive in, we have a quick question for you… How do you feel about where you are personally and professionally right now? Would you like to be at a better place? Maybe happier, more fulfilled, achieving better results? If so… we want to encourage you to join Jon Gordon's Mentor Coaching Program where Jon teaches a LIVE, interactive group coaching session online each month. We do a deep dive on a variety of topics from personal growth to leadership and more. You also get support via our private Facebook community and bonus session from some of our expert guests. Response from members has been phenomenal. See some of their remarks and learn how you can join now at jongordoncoaching.com. Our next LIVE session is soon! Don't miss it. Sign up here.

On this episode of The Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Dave Gordon. If that sounds like a familiar name, you're right. As you listen you'll learn why. Dave is the author of the new book, TIP: A Simple Strategy to Inspire High Performance and Lasting Success. TIP isn't just a piece of advice… it's an important acronym to help you get results, manage your reputation and enhance your life. Dave talks about identity, creating your own personal brand, the importance of delivering value to others, why you need to focus on who you are and what you stand for, and much more. A lot of big takeaways here. As special bonus, we want to invite you to watch a free 3-part video series where Jon Gordon shares strategies to help you build a stronger team. These are proven principles and practices that make great teams great. Just go to buildastrongerteam.com to start watching now. Connect with Dave Gordon at: https://davegordon.net/ https://twitter.com/davegordon_9 https://www.instagram.com/davegordon_9/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegordon9/

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Evan Spiegel. Evan is the co-founder and CEO of Snap, which you might know as Snapchat. This is really intriguing conversation. Evan shares how Snapchat got started, where he sees the future of technology going, what he's learned about leadership and developing culture and much more. I especially loved what Evan shared about Snap's core values and the importance of positivity in business. It's powerful, practical stuff! If you want to put proven positive strategies to work for your organization, visit powerofpositiveleadership.com where you can find resources, training and tools to help you become a great leader and create positive results. Last but not least, If you enjoy this interview, make sure you tell a friend and be sure to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, Google or wherever you podcast. We release a new episode each week.

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On this episode Jon talks with Ken Blanchard. Ken has co-authored over 60 books, including The One Minute Manager and Raving Fans. His works have been translated into 40 languages and their combined sales total more than 21 million copies. Beyond the phenomenal insights on servant leadership and influence that Ken shares, one thing that shines through in this episode is Ken's humility and love for people. He walks his talk and that's part of what makes him one of the best. Speaking of leadership, if you want to become a great leader who creates positive results, we want to encourage you to attend one of our upcoming 1-day Power of Positive Leadership Trainings where Jon Gordon and our Head of Training, Julie nee will walk you through the proven strategies that make great leaders great. We have events in multiple cities this year or you can bring a training to you. You can find the details at powerofpositiveleadership.com

We live in a world obsessed with time, but the real secret is learning how to manage our energy. Our guest today challenges us to show up, be present and put our energy where it counts so that we can live our best, most impactful lives every day. Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On this episode Jon talks with Molly Fletcher. Molly is a popular speaker, the author of multiple books and a successful entrepreneur. Formerly, she was a top sports agents hailed as the "female Jerry Maguire" by CNN as she recruited and represented hundreds of sport's biggest names. During this interview Molly shares the practical advice from her new book, The Energy Clock: 3 Simple Steps to Create a Life Full of ENERGY - and Live Your Best Every Day. It's a phenomenal tool to help you perform a personal Energy Audit, live and work with more intention, find focus and get more of what matters most to you. Connect with Molly at https://mollyfletcher.com/ Get Coached by Jon Gordon Now that a new year is here, we want to encourage you to take advantage of our brand new Mentorship Coaching Program. It's your opportunity to be coached by Jon Gordon himself. Each month Jon will host a live group coaching session online where he'll teach the latest success strategies for your life and career. Each session features interactive Q&A where you can ask specific questions. There's also a support community, bonus trainings from other experts, free resources and more. Get the details and sign up at jongordoncoaching.com.

We live in a world obsessed with time, but the real secret is learning how to manage our energy. Our guest today challenges us to show up, be present and put our energy where it counts so that we can live our best, most impactful lives every day. Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. On this episode Jon talks with Molly Fletcher. Molly is a popular speaker, the author of multiple books and a successful entrepreneur. Formerly, she was a top sports agents hailed as the "female Jerry Maguire" by CNN as she recruited and represented hundreds of sport's biggest names. During this interview Molly shares the practical advice from her new book, The Energy Clock: 3 Simple Steps to Create a Life Full of ENERGY - and Live Your Best Every Day. It's a phenomenal tool to help you perform a personal Energy Audit, live and work with more intention, find focus and get more of what matters most to you. Connect with Molly at https://mollyfletcher.com/ Get Coached by Jon Gordon Now that a new year is here, we want to encourage you to take advantage of our brand new Mentorship Coaching Program. It's your opportunity to be coached by Jon Gordon himself. Each month Jon will host a live group coaching session online where he'll teach the latest success strategies for your life and career. Each session features interactive Q&A where you can ask specific questions. There's also a support community, bonus trainings from other experts, free resources and more. Get the details and sign up at jongordoncoaching.com.

If you want to get unstuck, stop procrastinating and learn how to take control of your life... this episode is for you! Our guest, Craig Ballantyne, reveals his highly successful Perfect Day Formula and how you can use to increase your personal productivity, balance and happiness in life. Craig is the author of multiple books including The Perfect Day Formula, Unstoppable and his new book… The Perfect Week Formula. Craig shows entrepreneurs and executives how to achieve extraor­dinary results in every area of life and have a bigger impact on the world. Make sure you listen through to the end to hear how you can get a copy of Craig's Perfect Day Formula book for free. Make 2020 Your Best Year Yet Take advantage of our brand new Mentorship Coaching Program. It's your opportunity to be coached by Jon Gordon himself. Each month Jon will host a live group coaching session online where he'll teach the latest success strategies. Each session will feature an important topic and will include interactive Q&A where you can ask specific questions. There's also a support community, bonus trainings, free resources and more. Get the details and sign up at jongordoncoaching.com.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Chris Herren. Chris is a former NBA basketball player with a powerfully moving story! Rolling Stone profiled him, 60 Minutes interviewed him, and the Denver Nuggets drafted him. When the Boston Celtics acquired his contract, he lived the dream of every Massachusetts kid - but off the court... Chris was secretly crumbling, as his alcohol and drug use escalated and his life spiraled out of control. He nearly lost everything and everyone he loved... and one day, for a time he cannot remember, he even lost his life. Chris' life is more than a cautionary tale. Listen all the way through to hear the rest of the story. FEATURED RESOURCE: Our featured resource this week is our brand new Mentorship Coaching Program that is launching in January 2020. It's your opportunity to be coached by Jon Gordon himself. Each month Jon will host a live group coaching session online where he'll teach the latest success strategies. Each session will be feature an important topic and will include interactive Q&A where you can ask questions. There's also a support community and bonus trainings. Get the details and sign up at jongordoncoaching.com.

This episode of the Positive University Podcast is packed with phenomenal wisdom on life, leadership, and building better teams and relationships from our guest, Jeff Kemp. Jeff was an NFL quarterback for 11 years playing for the Rams, 49ers, Seahawks and the Eagles. Jeff and his father, Jack Kemp, were the first father-son quarterbacks in NFL History. Jeff is also the author of Facing the Blitz: Three Strategies for Turning Trials Into Triumphs. This is one of those interviews where it's tough to pull out one or two key gems simply because there are so many all throughout. So grab your pen or fire up your notes app because this is a great one! Our featured resource this week is the No Complaining Challenge. If you want to make this week more powerful and productive, try a 7 days of no complaining. We have a free downloadable kit to help. It includes Resources to turn complaints into solutions, 5 things to do instead of complain and more. Just go to jongordon.com/ncrchallenge to get the free downloadable kit now. P.S., This is a great tool to share with your team at home and work as well. Try the challenge together!

Today's guest is a brilliant leader, marketer, business person and all around great human. His name is Donald Miller. He's the author of multiple bestselling books and the CEO of Storybrand, a company that helps organizations clarify their messages. In this interview Don unpacks the power of story and why it's so critical if we want to communicate effectively and live a life of meaning. As you listen, share what impacts you. Take a screen shot and share on social. Tag Jon Gordon and Donald Miller. Connect with Donald on Twitter, Instagram or at storybrand.com This weeks featured resource is our new book, STAY POSITIVE. The book is a collection of over 300 encouraging quotes and messages to fuel your life with positive energy. It's already become a bestseller on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble with early readers giving it much praise. Grab a copy for yourself or as a gift for others. It's available anywhere books are sold or you can go to www.jongordon.com/staypositive The Positive University Podcast is hosted by bestselling author Jon Gordon. To access additional episodes, visit positiveuniversity.com

On this episode of The Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Chris Del Conte. Chris is the Athletic Director for the University of Texas. Since joining the program in December 2017 he has transformed the Longhorns game-day experience and achieved phenomenal success. During this episode Chris shares some powerful insights on what it's like to lead at a high level, what core practices have helped him thrive, why it's important to go above and beyond for your brand and so much more. We especially loved when he said "If WE win, we ALL win." Chris clearly has a heart for serving others and reinforces the importance of putting WE before ME. Connect with Chris on Twitter at https://twitter.com/_delconte This weeks featured resource is a new book by Jon Gordon called STAY POSITIVE: Encouraging Quotes and Messages to Fuel Your Life with Positive Energy. It's a resource you can turn to each day to help you improve your life and career by cultivating positive thoughts that help you overcome challenges, negativity, and adversity. Because… The more positivity we develop on the inside, the stronger and more resilient we become in facing the world on the outside. You can order the book anywhere books are sold. Learn more here.

On this episode of The Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Mark Miller. Mark is the Vice President of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A. He's also the author of multiple books, including his latest "Win the Heart: How to Create a Culture of Full Engagement." If you want to increase your leadership effectiveness and the performance of your team, you're going to love this interview. Mark shares a ton of golden nuggets. Speaking of leadership, if you want go deeper and become a great leader who creates positive results, join us for one of of upcoming Power of Positive Leadership 1-day training events or learn how we can bring a training to you. You'll learn our proven positive leadership model and leave with an action plan for growth. Go to powerofpositiveleadership.com to learn more.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Jess Ekstrom. Jess is the founder and CEO of Headbands of Hope, a company she started as a junior in college in 2012. For every headband sold, a headband is given to a child with cancer. She's been featured on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, and all kinds of top media outlets. More importantly, Headbands of Hope has donated over half a million headbands reaching every children's hospital in the United States and in fifteen countries. She's making a huge impact! Her new book Chasing the Bright Side recently released with praise from one of the cofounders of Netflix, among others, and Apple picking the audio version as their Must-Listen of the month.. which by the way Jess thinks is because of her Bill Nye the Science Guy impression she did when she was narrating. : ) You'll definitely be inspired by Jess's story and the practical insights she shares. When you're done listening, be sure to subscribe to the Positive University Podcast wherever you listen. That way you'll get notified every week when we release a new episode. We'd also appreciate you rating it and leaving a review. It only takes a minute and helps a ton, especially for those of you listening via Apple Podcasts. You can also jump over to positiveuniversity.com for easy access to past episodes and to sign up for updates and resources by email.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Kai Kight. As a classical violinist turned innovative composer, Kai uses music as a metaphor to inspire individuals and organizations around the world. His mission is to spark a global mindset shift where ingenuity is the norm, not the exception. How Kai approaches his craft and the power of his message is not only extremely thought provoking but also inspiring, especially how he applies lessons from music to life, leadership and teamwork. There were several things that literally had Jon saying "Kai, you're blowing my mind." Listen all the way through to find out why. It's powerful stuff. This week's Positive U Resource: The Power of a Positive You, 7 Step Action Plan... a simple plan to help you make positive changes in your life. You can download it for free here. Connect: Kai Kight - www.kaikight.com Jon Gordon - www.jongordon.com

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Chiney Ogwumike, a professional basketball player for The WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. Her story is fascinating and her insights on teamwork and leadership are wise beyond her years. They say that success leaves clues, and you'll definitely find several of them in this episode.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Patrick Lencioni. Pat and his team at The Table Group help leaders improve their organizational health. He's also a a prolific writer having sold millions of books such as The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, Death by Meeting and The Advantage. This is one of those episodes you might want to listen to twice and you'll definitely want to share it with a friend. It is rich and packed with so many phenomenal insights from the biggest mistake that leaders make to the importance of loving Up and the power of being humble, hungry and smart. Best of all, Pat is just a stellar guy. His humility, humor and whit really shine through. Learn more about Pat Lencioni at https://www.tablegroup.com/

BONUS EPISODE... This isn't our typical interview, it's more like a reverse interview with our good friend Rory Vaden. Recently Rory interviewed Jon Gordon for the Influential Personal Brand Summit. After we listened to the conversation we immediately knew we needed to share it with you. If you want to know how Jon got to where he is, how he became a bestselling author and top speaker and how he overcame the struggles along the way…. this is it. It's a really powerful interview packed with insights, tips and strategies.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Alan Stein. Alan is a world-renowned coach, speaker and author. He spent over 15 years working the highest performing basketball players on the planet and now teaches audiences how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. If you want to improve your productivity and achieve higher levels of success, this episode is for you! Alan shares High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best. Get Alan's new book, Raise Your Game. And when you're done listening to this episode, jump over to jongordon.com/tools were you can access free downloadable posters, actions plans, video trainings and other tools for success from Jon Gordon.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Candace Parker. Candace is one of the most decorated female basketball players to ever put on a uniform. Candace is an ALL-STAR player for the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, she was also the first overall pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft. She's more than just a star on the court, she is an inspiration to all those around her and you'll find out why during this interview. A big takeaway from Candace is how the best are always striving to get better. Her drive as a winner is contagious. If you want to go to the next level in your life and career, don't settle. Keep pursing greatness. In addition to these Positive University interviews, we have many resources to help you. Just go to jongordon.com where you can find Jon's bestselling books, tools for success and you can sign up for Jon's FREE Positive Tip email newsletter. Connect with Candace at https://candaceparker.com/