The Business Buffet | Real-World Leadership Skills with Matthew Tedesco
The Jon Gordon Podcast
On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Matthew Tedesco, SVP at Miller Knoll and author of The Business Buffet, the very first official release from Gordon Publishing! We dig into the real-world leadership and communication skills that business schools leave out. If you’re looking for simple, practical takeaways to elevate your leadership and strengthen your team, this episode is for you. About Matthew, Matthew Tedesco is the author of The Business Buffet: 15 Career Skills They Never Teach—But Everyone Expects You to Know, which distills...
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Positive Leadership Tip | Ep: 28 Learn from Others
The Jon Gordon Podcast
In this episode, I dive into why learning from others is essential for true leadership growth. I share how surrounding yourself with diverse voices and experiences helps you collect invaluable wisdom, just as I’ve done through my own circle of leaders. Join me as I reflect on the power of collaboration and encourage you to seek out those who can help you become better. If this insight inspires you, share this episode and help others grow their leadership too! Here’s a few additional resources for you… Follow me on Instagram: Order my new book today! Every week, I send out a...
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Positive Mindset Monday | Ep 28: The Growth Process
The Jon Gordon Podcast
In this episode of Positive Mindset Monday, I dive into the growth process that shapes both trees and people, reminding you that adversity and challenges are opportunities for real development. I share how embracing difficult times can build your strength, spirit, and faith, helping you become who you’re truly meant to be. As I reflect on my own journey, I encourage you to trust that every challenge is molding your character. If this message lifts you up, share the episode and inspire others to grow through life’s ups and downs! Here’s a few additional resources for you… Follow...
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Gradually, Then Suddenly | Mark Batterson
The Jon Gordon Podcast
On this episode, I sit down with Mark Batterson, my friend, best-selling author, and pastor of National Community Church, for a heartfelt conversation about his inspiring new book, Together, we unpack powerful themes from Mark Batterson’s life and writing, including the importance of embracing gradual growth, the value of long obedience, and trusting that God works through seasons of waiting just as much as in breakthrough moments. You’ll hear real stories of dreaming big, failing and starting over, giving generously, and staying humble and hungry, no matter where you are on your...
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Positive Leadership Tip | Ep 27: Increase Your Leadership Capacity
The Jon Gordon Podcast
In this episode, I share why elevating your leadership capacity is essential for overcoming adversity and thriving through challenges. You’ll hear my perspective on how growing as a leader makes you greater than the problems you face, empowering you to thrive, not just survive. Tune in for a boost of motivation to increase your capacity and lead the way for others. If this message inspires you, please share the episode and help others elevate their leadership too! Here’s a few additional resources for you… Follow me on Instagram: Order my new book today! Every week, I send...
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Positive Mindset Monday | Ep 27: Love It
The Jon Gordon Podcast
In this episode of Positive Mindset Monday, I share the story of how choosing to love what you do, even the challenging parts, can transform your performance and your mindset. You’ll hear how focusing on love instead of fear elevates your state of mind and helps you reach your highest potential. Join me for motivation to embrace the process, let go of anxiety, and step confidently into success. If this message inspires you, share the episode and help others discover the power of loving what they do! Here’s a few additional resources for you… Follow me on Instagram: Order my...
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Heart Rehab | Healing from the Inside Out with Pastor Jerry Flowers Jr.
The Jon Gordon Podcast
On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Jerry Flowers Jr., dynamic pastor, speaker, and author of . Jerry shares how personal trauma and inner wounds can hold us back from living fully and loving others, and why awareness is the essential first step toward healing. We dive into the inspiration for his book, the difference between reading and hearing a message, and how offers practical tools, like interactive video QR codes, to help readers trace, unmask, and heal the “thieves” of anxiety and dysfunction. Jerry gets real about surrender, faith, and giving...
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Positive Leadership Tip | Ep 26: Hear Your Own Voice
The Jon Gordon Podcast
In this episode of Positive Leadership Tip, I talk about the power of hearing your own voice and how speaking up builds true leadership. You’ll hear why encouraging others to share and hear their voice leads to confidence, growth, and stronger teams. Listen in for a practical tip on how helping people become more vocal transforms them into leaders. If this message inspires you, share the episode and help others find and use their voice! Here’s a few additional resources for you… Follow me on Instagram: Order my new book today! Every week, I send out a free Positive Tip...
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Positive Mindset Monday | Ep 26: Negativity is Normal
The Jon Gordon Podcast
In this episode of Positive Mindset Monday, I talk about how negative thoughts are a normal part of life and not a sign that there’s something wrong with you. I share why facing negativity is a universal journey and how overcoming it with positivity helps us grow stronger and become the heroes of our own stories. Tune in for reassurance and motivation to win the battle in your mind and elevate yourself and those around you. If this message encourages you, please share this episode so others can find strength in their own battles too! Here’s a few additional resources for you…...
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Influence: How Leaders Create Lasting Change | Bernard Banks
The Jon Gordon Podcast
On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Bernard Banks—director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University and co-author of —for a powerful conversation about leadership that endures. Bernard draws on his experiences teaching at West Point, leading at Northwestern’s Kellogg School, and developing future leaders at Rice to share what makes great leadership: character, competence, intentionality, and accountability. We discuss the importance of trust, positive influence, and the ability to balance results with empathy to achieve sustainable success. ...
info_outlineJon 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.