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Positive Mindset and Leadership Strategies to Help You Overcome Challenges and Make a Greater Difference! Hosted by bestselling author, Jon Gordon.
Jedediah Bila | Standing Up for Freedom
Over the past two years Jedediah Bila has been one of the biggest voices advocating for our freedom... from vaccines and mandates to free speech. After leaving her roles on networks including The View and Fox, Jedediah decided that her voice will still be heard without the censorship and restrictions large companies have. On this episode of Positive University, Jon and Jedediah discuss the pandemic, politics, and how to stop letting fear control you.
01:14:5522/01/2023
Malachi O'Brien | Lessons from Running 26.2 Miles Everyday for Over 90 Days
Jon Gordon is joined by Dr. Malachi O'Brien. Malachi has now been running a marathon every day for over 90 days, and he is looking to break the world record for most consecutive days running a marathon for both men and women. Over the course of the podcast, Jon and Malachi discuss his reasons and motivations for running, how to overcome mental struggles, and how to discover what you are meant to do in life. Connect with Malachi on Twitter and Instagram to follow his journey.
54:5815/01/2023
Tom Patterson, Founder of Tommy John | Being Successful Doing What You Love
On this episode of Positive University, Jon is joined by co founder of Tommy John, Tom Patterson. Tommy John has grown into a wildly successful company and Tom shares many great tips and stories that helped him to build the brand. Over the course of the episode Jon and Tom also discuss how to build a winning culture while loving what you do. If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend and leave a review. Featured Resource: Power of Positive Leadership Training - Become a better leader who creates positive results! Join us for an upcoming in person or online training to dosciver our proven 7-part framework for leadership success. Our next LIVE training (online) is January 17/18. Get details at popltraining.com Thank you!
54:0408/01/2023
21 Tips for a Positive New Year with Jon Gordon
Jon Gordon shares his 21 Tips for a Positive New Year and how you can apply them to help make 2023 your best year yet. Download a printable version of these 21 Tips at https://jongordon.com/21tips/ We also invite you to join our FREE 7-Day One Word Challenge. Sign up at https://onewordchallenge.com/ - Instead of creating endless goals and resolutions, choose One Word to be your driving force for the year. No goals. No wish lists. Just one word.
31:3431/12/2022
When You Lose Hope and the Meaning of Christmas
In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon is joined by Erwin McManus for a conversation about suicide, hope and the true meaning of Christmas. It may seem like a dramatic shift in topics but as you listen you'll understand just how vital the two are together. Listen and share with others to spread this important message.
47:3421/12/2022
John Wu | How To Regain Trust in Cryptocurrency and Invest in the Long Term
On this episode of Positive University, bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined by the President of Ava Labs, John Wu for a fascinating conversation about the state of cryptocurrency, how to invest long term and regain financial trust. Featured Resource: One Word Challenge - Make 2023 your best year yet. Instead of creating endless goals and resolutions, choose One Word to be your driving force for the year. No goals. No wish lists. Just one word. Sign up for our FREE One Word Challenge and we'll help you pick your word plus discover how to live it out. Sign up at https://onewordchallenge.com/ About John Wu: John Wu is President of Ava Labs, an Andresseen Horowitz backed technology company building the next-generation blockchain platform: Avalanche. John’s objective is to open up financial services and products to all. In this role, he leverages his expertise from over 20 years as a fintech executive and technology investor to create a blockchain-enabled solution for originating, issuing, and trading financial assets. John was previously CEO of the SharesPost Digital Assets Group, enabling compliant token trading of private shares and funds. Prior to that, he was a technology investor and the founder of Sureview Capital, a global hedge fund backed by the Blackstone Group. John began his investment career at Tiger Management, a preeminent hedge fund with $20 billion in assets under management at its peak, before managing a global technology portfolio at Kingdon Capital. John received his MBA from Harvard University and holds a BS in Economics from Cornell University.
45:0618/12/2022
Jade Gordon | Finding the Confidence to Live Your Purpose
On this episode of Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast, Jon is joined by a special guest.... his daugher Jade Gordon. It's a powerful conversation on overcoming fear and finding the confidence to live your purpose. Jade also shares what it was like growing up with Jon as a dad, how they adapted and grew together and how Jade is making an impact as a speaker today. Connect with Jade at [email protected]
56:4011/12/2022
Tiki Davis | Live from Your Imagination, Not Your History
Tiki Davis’ story is truly one of one. Growing up Tiki overcame obstacles such as being stabbed in the neck, wrongful accusation of a crime, and people not giving him the chance to prove himself. Despite this, Tiki has been incredibly successful, playing college football, earning a master's degree, acting, and having a career in both oil and real estate. Over the course of the episode, Jon and Tiki discuss Tiki's story, along with how faith and hard work helped him to get to where he is today.
58:2505/12/2022
Chaz The Intern | The Power of a Rookie Mindset
On this special episode of Positive University, Jon is joined by his intern, Chaz Childers for a conversation about making the most of your opportunities and having a Rookie Mindset. Connect with Chaz on Instagram at @chazchilders12 or [email protected]
36:2527/11/2022
Patric Young | Having an "Even If" Mindset
Former University of Florida basketball star Patric Young is truly the embodiment of Positive University. After experiencing a life altering car crash that left him paralyzed, Patric has continued to stay positive and faithful, knowing that God has a plan and purpose for him. Over the course of the episode, Jon and Patric discuss only worrying about what you can control, living in the present moment, and having an "even if" mindset.
43:5420/11/2022
Candy Valentino | Wealth Habits to Achieve Financial Freedom
Wealth is available to you, you just need to implement the right habits and mindset in order to achieve it. On this episode of Positive University, Jon is joined by Candy Valentino. Jon and Candy go in depth on how to learn, earn, save and invest your way to wealth. Pick up a copy of Candy's new book "Wealth Habits: Six Ordinary Steps to Achieve Extraordinary Financial Freedom" at Amazon or anywhere books are sold. ABOUT CANDY: Candy Valentino opened her first brick-and-mortar store at 19 - no college, no connections, no money—and built it into a seven-figure businessbefore most of her friends graduated college. Over two decades of success as a serial entrepreneur and real estate investor, she has labored relentlessly to crack the code of the super-wealthy, and in doing so, has unearthed six simple habits that directly contribute to those who become part of the self-made millionaire class.
42:1913/11/2022
Positive Mindset + Leadership Strategies with Jon Gordon
During this special episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon shares Essential Strategies to Enhance Your Mindset, Resilience and Grit plus Proven Principles to Energize Your Team and Organization.
33:0106/11/2022
Positive Moment: An Important Message Everyone Needs to Hear
In this short mid-week message, bestselling author Jon Gordon shares encouragement to Find a Way Forward, Overcome Challenges, and Create a Positive Future.
00:5403/11/2022
Sherri Coale | Life and Leadership Lessons from Hall of Fame Basketball Coach
Sherri Coale spent twenty-five years as the head coach of the University of Oklahoma women’s basketball team. She led her program to three Final Fours, won six Big 12 Regular Season Championships and four Big 12 Tournament Championships, had nineteen straight NCAA Tournament appearances, and made nine Sweet 16 appearances. She's learned a lot about coaching, leadership and life. During this epsiode Sherri shares wisdom she’s gained from paying close attention to the extraordinary, the ordinary, and all that’s in between. Pick up Sherri's new book ROOTED TO RISE anywhere books are sold including Amazon.
38:5030/10/2022
Dan Fleyshman | Expand Your Reach
On this episode of Positive U, Jon is joined by Dan Fleyshman. Dan became the youngest founder of a publicly traded company at 19 years old, and his business ventures have rapidly expanded since. Over the course of the episode, we take a closer look at what businesses and strategies have led to Dan’s success, what social media platforms are working best for influencers, and how to expand your reach.
41:0223/10/2022
Jay Glazer Interviews Jon Gordon on Mental Health, Overcoming Negative Thoughts, and Unbreakable Moments
This is a special edition of the Positive University Podcast. In this episode we're sharing an interview Jay Glazer hosted on his Unbreakable Podcast where he interviewed Jon Gordon. It's a discussion on suicide, battling your own demons, replacing negative thoughts with positive ones, why its important to never give up and much more. Make sure you subscribe to Jay's UNBREAKABLE podcast and get his new book "Unbreakable: How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety into Motivation and You Can Too".
46:4616/10/2022
Ken Lindner | Aspire Higher
The road to success starts with the decision to make the right choices daily over an extended period of time. This can prove to be challenging, and on this episode of Positive University, Jon is joined by Ken Lindner, someone who is very experience in making the right choices. Ken places an emphasis on not only making the right choices, but delaying gratification and thinking long term with your career goals, instead of taking the route that may seem easier or more glamorous short term. Ken also shares how to aspire higher and elevate your life and the world! Check out Ken's new book, Apire Higher to learn more. Sponsor Resource: Delegate to Elevate! When it comes to experiencing growth in your business, you have to think differently about how you run it. You canʼt keep doing everything on your own; you have to delegate. This FREE ebook from our friends at Belay Solutions tells you how. Download it at https://belaysolutions.com/positive Or just text the word POSITIVE to 55123 for your free copy today. That’s P-O-S-I-T-I-V-E to 55123.
41:2009/10/2022
Jesse Bradley | Finding Your Identity
Jesse Bradley’s journey from professional soccer player to pastor is something that he did not see coming at all. After taking a prescribed medication to prevent malaria in Africa, it built up a toxic level is Jesse's body, taking ten years to recover. This process led to a transformation in Jesse's life, where he now places his identity in God, rather than academics or athletics. Over the course of the episode, Jon and Jesse go in depth discussing identity, faith, and how to reach people in various walks of life. Connect with Jesse at https://jessebradley.org/
31:2702/10/2022
Craig Siegel | Reinvent Yourself
Everyone has the opportunity to reinvent themselves. Craig Siegel is living proof of this, and his journey from working on Wall Street to being a keynote speaker and performance coach is truly remarkable. On this episode of Positive U, Jon and Craig take a closer look at how you can reinvent yourself and ask yourself the question, “Why not you?” Connect with Craig at https://www.cultivatelastingsymphony.com/ Or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/craigsiegel_cls/ This episode is brought to you in part by LEADR: People Want To Be Led & Developed, Not Managed. That’s why I’m excited to tell you about Leadr. It’s a people development software designed to help you engage and grow your team by developing leaders at every level of your organization. Leadr enables you to have consistent one-on-ones, giving and receiving feedback, setting clear goals, and so much more. It’s time to transform people management into people development. You can request your custom demo at leadr.com. Mention the Positive University Podcast for 20% off your first year.
35:5125/09/2022
Jeb Blount | How to Get Better at Selling (Yourself, Ideas, and Solutions)
When you think about it, we are all sales people. Everyday we pitch ideas to others in hopes of getting them to buy in, whether this is in work, or with your family and friends. Regarded as the number one sales person in the world, Jeb Blount has become very successful in recognizing that in order to be a successful salesperson, you have to approach the person in a way that appeals to their needs, rather than talking at them about what you what. Jon and Jeb discuss this and go into further detail about how to connect the dots, be likeable, care about your customer, and solve the problems you may encounter in business and life as a whole. This episode is brought to you in part by LEADR: People Want To Be Led & Developed, Not Managed. That’s why I’m excited to tell you about Leadr. It’s a people development software designed to help you engage and grow your team by developing leaders at every level of your organization. Leadr enables you to have consistent one-on-ones, giving and receiving feedback, setting clear goals, and so much more. It’s time to transform people management into people development. You can request your custom demo at leadr.com. Mention the Positive University Podcast for 20% off your first year.
48:2518/09/2022
Nate Kaeding | Consistency Is The Success
Being an NFL kicker is one of the most high-pressure jobs in the world. Nate Kaeding knows this from experience, after a very long and successful career kicking for the Chargers. On this episode of Positive University, Jon and Nate discuss how to handle pressure, learn from failure, and focus on being consistent through the process.
33:3809/09/2022
Tricia Sciortino | How to Accomplish More
On this episode of Positive University, bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined by CEO of BELAY, Tricia Sciortino. Working her way up the company from a Virtual Assistant, Tricia knows how to not only work hard, but how to move up the ranks by asking for more work, rather than waiting for her title to change. Jon and Tricia discuss how a company can be better connected from the top down, how to handle accelerated growth, and the importance of believing in yourself. Sponsor Resource: Delegate to Elevate! When it comes to experiencing growth in your business, you have to think differently about how you run it. You canʼt keep doing everything on your own; you have to delegate. This FREE ebook from our friends at Belay Solutions tells you how. Download it at https://belaysolutions.com/positive Or just text the word POSITIVE to 55123 for your free copy today. That’s P-O-S-I-T-I-V-E to 55123.
32:0728/08/2022
Jamie Weeks | Creating a Great Culture and Life Balance
On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined by Jamie Weeks, the Executive Chairman and Founder of Honors Holding, which is the largest franchisee for Orangetheory Fitness. After years of experience dealing with business and work cultures, Jamie has been able to develop strategies that build successful cultures that account for the unique life balances that each employee needs. Along with this, Jon and Jamie discuss how to properly take risks in business, while investing in yourself as much as you can. This episode is brought to you in part by LEADR: People Want To Be Led & Developed, Not Managed. That’s why I’m excited to tell you about Leadr. It’s a people development software designed to help you engage and grow your team by developing leaders at every level of your organization. Leadr enables you to have consistent one-on-ones, giving and receiving feedback, setting clear goals, and so much more. It’s time to transform people management into people development. You can request your custom demo at leadr.com. Mention the Positive University Podcast for 20% off your first year.
53:1121/08/2022
Nick Ralston | A Test To The Testimony
Nick Ralston’s journey to the NFL has not been an easy one. Going undrafted during the pandemic, Nick had to dig deep in order to continue to put in the work and be ready for his opportunity. On top of that, Nick is a Real Estate Advisor and is constantly looking for new opportunities to learn and improve off the field. In this episode of Positive University, Jon and Nick dive deeper into Nick’s testimony, from his faith to his journey to the NFL. If you are looking for how to constantly strive to get better, this is the episode for you.
53:4214/08/2022
Chad Veach | How to Live with Peace and Purpose Instead of Stress and Burnout
These days it feels as if anxiety is at an all time high. Everyone is worried about something and many people feel hopeless in their efforts to solve their problems. That is where prayer comes into play, and Chad Veach stresses how important it is for us to pray. On this episode of Positive University, Jon and Chad go in depth on why we should pray, how we should pray, and what happens when we grow in our relationship with God. Get Chad's new book "Worried About Everything Because I Pray About Nothing" here. Check out Chad’s church here: https://www.zoechurch.org/ Sponsor Resource: Delegate to Elevate! When it comes to experiencing growth in your business, you have to think differently about how you run it. You canʼt keep doing everything on your own; you have to delegate. This FREE ebook from our friends at Belay Solutions tells you how. Download it at https://belaysolutions.com/positive Or just text the word POSITIVE to 55123 for your free copy today. That’s P-O-S-I-T-I-V-E to 55123.
34:3707/08/2022
Positive Moment | Rookie Mindset
Don’t let the curse of experience stop you. Think like a Rookie! Work hard and go for it!!
00:5105/08/2022
Kate Leavell | Embrace Your Superpower
Jon is joined on this episode of Positive U by his coauthor of the book Stick Together, Kate Leavell. Kate believes that we all have a superpower, and this superpower is what makes us all unique. When we embrace this, we are are able live freely, and also appreciate that other people will have different views and life experiences. Jon and Kate discuss how we can celebrate our superpower, become more open to other points of view, and become inimitable. Get a copy of Kate's new book SUPERPOWER here.
26:5328/07/2022
Sahil Bloom | Achieving The Extra Ten Percent
At only 31 years old, Sahil Bloom has played division 1 baseball at Stanford University, managed billions of dollars at an investment fund, and grown a wildly successful Twitter and newsletter audience. Sahil’s life experiences provide extremely thought provoking conversation, including how to achieve the extra ten percent, ignore negativity and take pride in going to work every day, doing what you love. Sponsor Resource: Delegate to Elevate! When it comes to experiencing growth in your business, you have to think differently about how you run it. You canʼt keep doing everything on your own; you have to delegate. This FREE ebook from our friends at Belay Solutions tells you how. Download it at https://belaysolutions.com/positive Or just text the word POSITIVE to 55123 for your free copy today. That’s P-O-S-I-T-I-V-E to 55123.
56:0624/07/2022
Patrick Bet-David | Doing The Impossible
Patrick Bet-David is a prime example of what is possible when you don’t skip steps and use fear to motivate you, rather than prevent you from taking chances in life. Patrick moved to America from Iran as a child and joined the U.S. military out of high school in the 101st Airborne. After his time in the military, Patrick worked in the financial service industry before starting up his own insurance and marketing company. In this episode, Jon and Patrick discuss why it is good to be afraid, how to avoid skipping steps on the road to being successful, and Patrick’s love for America and the opportunities it has given him and so many others. Share this with a friend and post your greatest takeaways on social!
33:5621/07/2022
Matt Del Negro | Overcoming Rejection
Jon is joined on this episode of Positive University by actor Matt Del Negro. Over the course of his very successful acting carer, Matt has learned the valuable lesson of how to overcome rejection and keep pushing, despite the nature of the acting business. Jon and Matt go in depth on how to learn from the no’s, handle uncertainty, and figure out if something is worth pursuing for you. Purchase Matt’s book, 10,000 No’s here: https://www.10000nos.com/book This episode is brought to you in part by LEADR: People Want To Be Led & Developed, Not Managed. That’s why I’m excited to tell you about Leadr. It’s a people development software designed to help you engage and grow your team by developing leaders at every level of your organization. Leadr enables you to have consistent one-on-ones, giving and receiving feedback, setting clear goals, and so much more. It’s time to transform people management into people development. You can request your custom demo at leadr.com. Mention the Positive University Podcast for 20% off your first year.
51:3017/07/2022
Jaime Villalovos | Create Your Dream Life while Enjoying the Journey
Jaime Villalovos is an incredibly successful entrepreneur, who overcame a difficult upbringing to make seven figures, using that to propel her philanthropy and provide for her family. In this episode of Positive University, Jon and Jaime discuss how to build your story, overcome adversity and continue to dream big, always striving to achieve more for the better of others. Purchase Jaime’s book here: https://happyandstrong.com/book/
34:4413/07/2022
Jerry Flowers | Heart Rehab
In this episode of Positive University, Jon and Pastor Jerry Flowers Jr. discuss many of the issues and topics that our society is dealing with today. These include balancing your work and home life, mental health, relationship issues during the pandemic, and how to handle disappointment and hardships that are bound to come into your life. Pastor Flowers provides incredible insight from not only personal stories, but also logical and spiritual perspectives to help have better understanding of God and why things happen on Earth. Connect with Jerry at https://www.jerryflowersministries.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jerryflowers.jr/
50:0307/07/2022
Ken Blanchard | Being A Servant Leader
This episode of Positive U is very special as Jon Gordon is joined by one his greatest heros, Ken Blanchard. Ken is author of The One Minute Manager, among several other books, and is regarded as the greatest business teacher of all time. In this episode, Jon and Ken discuss what it takes to be a servant leader, getting your ego out of the way, and how to remind yourself daily that it is “we, not me”. Buy Ken’s book “Simple Truth’s of Leadership” here. This episode is brought to you in part by LEADR: People Want To Be Led & Developed, Not Managed. That’s why I’m excited to tell you about Leadr. It’s a people development software designed to help you engage and grow your team by developing leaders at every level of your organization. Leadr enables you to have consistent one-on-ones, giving and receiving feedback, setting clear goals, and so much more. It's time to transform people management into people development. You can request your custom demo at leadr.com. Mention the Positive University Podcast for 20% off your first year.
29:4703/07/2022
Beate Chelette | The Reward Is The Journey
In this episode Jon is joined by Growth Architect and Business Strategist, Beate Chelette. Beate has made a name for herself by creating frameworks and blue prints for entrepreneurs and businesses, in order for them to appeal to the market they intend to. Over the course of the episode, Beate provides wonderful insight on how to be perceived the way you want to be, what mistakes entrepreneurs commonly make, and how to own who you are. This episode is brought to you in part by LEADR: People Want To Be Led & Developed, Not Managed. That’s why I’m excited to tell you about Leadr. It’s a people development software designed to help you engage and grow your team by developing leaders at every level of your organization. Leadr enables you to have consistent one-on-ones, giving and receiving feedback, setting clear goals, and so much more. It's time to transform people management into people development. You can request your custom demo at leadr.com. Mention the Positive University Podcast for 20% off your first year.
34:2130/06/2022
Jenna Kutcher | Redefining Success - How Are You, Really?
Forget hustle harder. Forget a mandatory 5 a.m. wake-up. Forget outlining your life plan in six-month, one-year, and five-year spans. We're living in a cultural shift as we reframe our perspectives around the purpose of work, what work/life balance really means, and how we want to spend our time on this planet. In this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jenna Kutcher joins Jon Gordon to talk about redefining success, cutting through the noise, reevaluting what's most important to you and living a life that truly matters. Be sure to grab a copy of Jenna's new book "How Are You, Really?: Living Your Truth One Answer at a Time," which is available anywhere books are sold including Amazon. Sponsor Resource: Delegate to Elevate! When it comes to experiencing growth in your business, you have to think differently about how you run it. You canʼt keep doing everything on your own; you have to delegate. This FREE ebook from our friends at Belay Solutions tells you how. Download it at https://belaysolutions.com/positive Or just text the word POSITIVE to 55123 for your free copy today. That’s P-O-S-I-T-I-V-E to 55123. About Jenna Kutcher: Jenna Kutcher is a born-and-raised Minnesota wife, mother, and entrepreneur who aims for two things daily: helping others wake up to life and staying in comfy pants. Creator and host of the top-rated The Goal Digger podcast, she’s helped thousands redefine success and chase bold dreams through her decade-long work as a leading online educator. Want to know how she’s really doing? Follow her latest at www.jennakutcher.com.
38:4826/06/2022
Brian Cuban | Learning to Love Yourself
Jon Gordon is joined on this episode by Brian Cuban, the younger brother of Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban. While Brian was a lawyer he struggled with drug addiction that stemmed from childhood trauma. However, Brian has used his hardships to learn how to love himself, and strive to leave a positive impact on the world today. Jon and Brian discuss topics including trauma, addiction, and body image, stressing the importance of not only loving yourself, but reminding yourself that there are people that love you and want to listen to you. You just have to let them in. Sponsor Resource: Delegate to Elevate! When it comes to experiencing growth in your business, you have to think differently about how you run it. You canʼt keep doing everything on your own; you have to delegate. This FREE ebook from our friends at Belay Solutions tells you how. Download it at https://belaysolutions.com/positive Or just text the word POSITIVE to 55123 for your free copy today. That’s P-O-S-I-T-I-V-E to 55123.
41:4521/06/2022
Dr. Myron Rolle | The 2% Way - How Small Improvements Create Big Results
In this episode, Jon Gordon is joined by Dr. Myron Rolle. Dr. Rolle was a standout football player at Florida State University, and was drafted by the Tenneesee Titans in 2010. Not only is Dr. Rolle a star athlete, he is also a recipient of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, giving him the opportunity to study at Oxford University before being drafted. Now Dr. Rolle is a neurosurgeon at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Over the course of the episode Jon and Myron discuss topics ranging from transitioning from football to the medical field, dealing with racial discrimination, and the faith that drives Dr. Rolle every day in all aspects of his life. Get Myron's book "The 2% Way: How a Philosophy of Small Improvements Took Me to Oxford, the NFL, and Neurosurgery." Available at Amazon or anywhere books are sold. This episode is brought to you in part by LEADR: People Want To Be Led & Developed, Not Managed. That’s why I’m excited to tell you about Leadr. It’s a people development software designed to help you engage and grow your team by developing leaders at every level of your organization. Leadr enables you to have consistent one-on-ones, giving and receiving feedback, setting clear goals, and so much more. It's time to transform people management into people development. You can request your custom demo at leadr.com. Mention the Positive University Podcast for 20% off your first year.
37:0817/06/2022
Jim Rome | Reinvention and What It Takes To Make It To The Top
Jon Gordon is joined by Jim Rome. Often regarded as being on the Mount Rushmore of sports media, Jim provides incredible insight on his journey to the top. After decades spent working on his craft and showing what it really means to have grit, Jim Rome shares what gives him the extra motivation to continue to prove himself to this day. It's not just about the will, it’s also about the work. Jim's message is profound and will inspire you to go to the next level. Connect with @jimrome on social. Be sure to listen to Jim Rome’s podcast, The Reinvention Project. Our featured resource today is our free Positive Leadership Challenge. It's a FREE 7-Day Challenge to Help You Become a Better Leader and Create Positive Results! Each day we'll send you a simple lesson with actionable strategy you can use to help build a great culture, unite your organization in the face of change and adversity, develop a connected and committed team and achieve superior results. It's 100% free to join and you can get instant access now positiveleadershipchallenge.com
55:5613/06/2022
Tanya Dalton | Filling Your Soul vs Your Calendar
Jon Gordon is joined by Tanya Dalton. Often described as a mix between Brené Brown and Stephen Covey, Tanya is a best-selling author, speaker, and nationally recognized productivity expert. She's also the founder and CEO of inkWELL Press Productivity Co. a multi-million dollar company providing tools that work as a catalyst in helping women do less while achieving maximum success. Today Tanya talks about: - how to create a map to your ideal future; - actionable strategies to move forward with confidence; - simple shifts to turn unexpected obstacles into opportunities; and more. If you enjoy this, make sure you pick up a copy of Tanya's latest book… ON PURPOSE. It's available anywhere books are sold. *** This episode is brought to you by BELAY - Download their Delegate To Elevate ebook for free. You'll earn how to reclaim time to focus on that which only you can do by delegating your to unleash the powerful, multiplying effects of entrusting others. To claim this offer, just text the word POSITIVE to 55123 for your free copy today. That’s P-O-S-I-T-I-V-E to 55123. *** Our featured resource today is our free 7 Day Positive Leadership Challenge. Each day you’ll receive a short lesson via email with a simple action that you take that day to be a positive leader. Sign up for free at positiveleadershipchallenge.com
31:5929/05/2022
David Pollack | Helping Our Kids Become Who They Were Created to Be
On this episode of the Positive University Podcast Jon Gordon is joined by David Pollack. David is a Former NFL player and University of Georgia standout and currently serves as an analyst on ESPN’s Award winning College GameDay. Jon and David cover a lot of ground in this conversation... everything from bringing back the joy to youth sports, creating family goals (which is really powerful), creating balance in our kids lives, why attitude and effort is more important than the wins and losses, biggest mistakes parents make and more. If you’re a parent, coach or just want to get a fresh perspective on life... you’re going to really enjoy this. Our featured resource today is our Free Positive Leadership Challenge. It’s A FREE 7-Day Challenge to Help You Become a Better Leader and Create Positive Results! Each day you’ll receive an email with a lesson and one simple action that you take that day to be a positive leader. Sign up for instant free access now at positiveleadershipchallenge.com
39:2322/05/2022
Gretchen Rubin | How to Be Happier
Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. Today Jon is joined by bestselling author Gretchen Rubin for a conversation about proven ways to be happier. It's really fascinating because Gretchen dives into the research and shows how being happier isn't a one size fits all approach but there are things you can do to become happier. Learn more about Gretchen, her books (including "The Happiness Project") and more at https://gretchenrubin.com/books/ If you enjoy this, let us know. Share your favorite takeaways on social and tag Jon (@jongordon11) and Gretchen (@gretchenrubin). We'll pick a few people who post to win a copy of Gretchen's book The Happiness Project.
44:2715/05/2022
Ed Mylett | The Power of One More
Jon Gordon is joined by Ed Mylett. Ed is a globally recognized entrepreneur, performance coach, and one of the most powerful speakers on the planet. He's achieved incredible success that earned him a spot on the Forbes 50 Wealthiest Under 50 List. Most of all, he's an amazing guy with a big heart to serve and make a difference. As you listen, share your top takeaways with us. Post on social and tag Jon ( @jongordon11 ) and Ed ( @edmylett) . Make sure you grab a copy of Ed's new book THE POWER OF ONE MORE. If you order before May 27th, you can also get FREE online access to Ed’s MaxOut LIVE event featuring one of the best lineup of speakers you’ll find anywhere! Ed Mylett, Andy Frisella, Mel Robbins, Eric Thomas, Marie Forleo, Maria Menounos, Rob Dyrdek, Jim Kwik, Jenna Kutcher, Dean Graziosi and Jon Gordon. Ed is bringing this powerhouse group together to help you achieve more success and happiness in life. Get the detail and claim your FREE online access pass at maxoutlive.com or thepowerofonemore.com
31:5308/05/2022
Legacy. What will yours be? | Remembering Coach Richie Moran
Legacy. What will yours be? Will people remember you because of how much you cared? Richie Moran did. A lot. And it's why his influence changed so many lives for good. Mine included. Hope you will take 15 minutes and listen to meaningful and funny l stories that I believe will encourage you to be a better friend, teammate, coach, teacher and leader. Original interview from ESPN's Between The Lines
14:5504/05/2022
Sean McVay | Head Coach of the Super Bowl Champion Los Angeles Rams
Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. Today Jon is joined by Sean McVay, Head Coach of the Super Bowl Champion Los Angeles Rams. Get ready because this entire episode is packed with wisdom from Sean. His insights on leadership, teamwork, and performing at a high level are off the charts good. You're going to love it but here's the deal, don’t keep this to yourself. Share this podcast with others. Post on social, text or email 2 friends and if you have a team, encourage them all to listen and then discuss what they learned. Our featured resource today is Jon's brand new book, THE SALE, co-authored with Alex Demczak. It's not a book about sales, it's about the 4 laws of integrity and how you can leverage them to build trust and create lasting success. The reviews coming in from early readers are amazing! It's available anywhere books are sold and if you order today you can receive a free downloadable action plan to go with it. Just go to thesalebook.com for details.
37:2301/05/2022
Alex Demczak | Building Trust and Creating Lasting Success
Today Jon Gordon is joined by Alex Demczak, co-author of Jon and Alex's new book "The Sale: The Number One Strategy to Build Trust and Create Success." This episode is about integrity and trust. How you build it, how you maintain it and the dangers of losing it. It's about doing things the right way vs the easy way and being a person of character. Pick up a copy of THE SALE now anywhere books are sold including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. For a limited time, you can receive a free downloadable Action Plan for the book if you go to thesalebook.com And, we have an exclusive FREE NFT (crypto) that includes the ability to receive some amazing access (for example you can win a tennis match with Jon, win a free keynote for your organization, come with Jon when he speaks to a pro sports team, and more). Details here.
52:4224/04/2022
Tim Tebow | Creating a Life That Counts
If you want to find your mission, pursue your purpose, and create a life that counts... this episode is for you. On this episode of Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast, Jon is joined by Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick, bestselling author and leader of the Tim Tebow Foundation. This is a phenomenal episode where Tim and Jon really dive into creating a more fulfilling life... a life where you are living your unique purpose and mission. Be sure to grab a copy of Tim's new book MISSION POSSIBLE: GO CREATE A LIFE THAT COUNTS. As always, if you enjoy this please share it and encourage others to listen to. Post your favorite takeaways on social and be sure to tag Jon and Tim so they can share. Our featured resource today is our upcoming Power of a Positive Team training to help you build a stronger, more united and connected team. You can get the details at powerofapositiveteam.com - There you'll find info on the training as we as other resources to help you discover the proven principles that make great teams great.
32:3116/04/2022
Andrew Whitworth | Super Bowl Champion, Walter Payton Man of the Year
On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon is joined by Andrew Whitworth, former Super Bowl winning offensive lineman for the LA Rams. Andrew is an amazing player but even more so an amazing leader as recognized by being named Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2021 for his excellence both on and off the field. You're going to love this one. So many great gems but don't keep them to yourself. Share this podcast and encourage others to listen as well. Post your favorite takeaways and tag @jongordon11 on Twitter / Instagram and @jongordonpage on Facebook. Our featured resource today is our Power of Positive Summit that is taking place free online April 6th through the 10th. 30 amazing speakers sharing short encouraging messages to help you stay positive, overcome challenges and make a greater difference. Speakers include Sean McVay, head coach of the LA Rams, Ed Mylett, Jamie Kern Lima, NBA Superstar Damian Lillard, Inky Johnson, and more. Get all the details and sign up at PowerOfPositiveSummit.com now. Best of all, you don't have to block your entire day each day. You can watch these messages on-demand, whenever you want as messages are released during the summit dates. And if you are listening after April, you can get archived replay access. Just go to PowerOfPositiveSummit.com
47:2703/04/2022
Erik Huberman | The Hawke Method - Principles That Have Made Over 3,000 Brands Soar
If you want to understand how to grow your business or overcome the challenges that many business leaders face, this episode is for you. Jon Gordon is joined by Erik Huberman, founder of Hawk Media, a serial entrepreneur and a sought-after thought leader in the world of digital marketing, entrepreneurship, sales, and business. Erik doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks it too. He has a proven track record of launching and growing multiple businesses through great marketing that gets results… like one that went from 0 to over a million dollars in sales in just 4 months. There’s a lot of great gems in this one. Make sure you also grab a copy of Erik's new book "The Hawke Method: The Three Principles of Marketing that Made Over 3,000 Brands Soar." Now if you’re listening with little ones around or at school, Erik does drop a few curse words so just be aware. Our featured resource today is our Power of Positive Summit. It’s happening April 6 - 10 and is FREE online. It features amazing speakers such as LA Rams Coach Sean McVay, Ed Mylett, Jamie Kern Lima, NBA superstar Damian Lillard, Inky Johnson, Valorie Burton and more. Go to powerofpositivesummit.com to learn more and sign up today. Each day during the summit we release a few speakers. Their messages are short, usually 5- 15 minutes in length and once they are released you can watch on demand, when you want during the summit dates. Don’t miss this. Sign up at powerofpositivesummit.com now!
24:1620/03/2022
Juliet Funt | How to Get Rid of Misery at Work
Jon Gordon is joined by Juliet Funt, adviser to top Fortune 500 companies and author of A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work. And that’s a lot what Jon and Juliet talk about today. Work. How to get out of misery at work. How to do your best work. How to find meaning and make word not something you dread. It’s a really powerful conversation with a lot of practical insights that will not only given you a minute to think, but tangible practices to put into action. If you enjoy this, let us and others know. Post on social and share your greatest takeaways. Tag Jon @jongordon11 and Juliet @thejulietfunt. Our featured resource today is our upcoming Power of Positive Summit. It’s FREE online on April 6-10 and features top speakers such as Sean McCay (Head Coach of the LA Rams), Ed Mylett, Jamie Kern Lima, Inky Johnson, Valorie Burton and many more. Sign up now at PowerOfPositiveSummit.com - Each day during the summit we release several speakers that you can watch on-demand, when you want. You don’t have to block out your full day. Just sign up and get access at PowerOfPositiveSummit.com
31:5615/03/2022
Alec Ingold | A Deeper Motivation
Jon Gordon is joined by Alec Ingold, full back for the Las Vegas Raiders. Alec shares a powerful example of getting back up when you’ve been knocked down, how to be a true team player, and what happens when you fuel up with a deeper motivation. As you’ll hear, Alec is wise beyond his years and has a great perspective on life. If you enjoy this, let us and others know. Post on social and tag Jon and Alec. You can also leave a review on Apple, Spotify or Google. We read every one! And if you do leave a review, send an email to [email protected] and let us know. Those who leave a review are entered to win a free box set including several of Jon’s bestselling books. Our featured resource today is our Power of Positive Summit. It’s FREE online, April 6-10 and features some of the best speakers, leaders, and personalities in the world. Each sharing a short 5-15 minute message to help you overcome challenge and make a greater difference. This years speakers include a powerhouse lineup such as Ed Mylett, Jamie Kern Lima, Valorie Burton, Steve Weatherford, Inky Johnson and more. Sign up now at powerofpositivesummit.com
33:4507/03/2022