Positive University Podcast with Jon Gordon
Positive inspiration and encouragement to help you overcome your challenges and make a greater impact! Hosted by bestselling author, Jon Gordon.
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Charlie Ward | 3 Principles for Greatness
01/16/2022
Charlie Ward | 3 Principles for Greatness
Welcome to Jon Gordon’s Positive University Podcast. Today Jon is joined by the great Charlie Ward. One of the most decorated players in the history of college football, Charlie Ward won literally every award he was eligible for as a senior quarterback on Florida State’s 1993 National Championship team, including being a Heisman Trophy Winner. Charlie wasn’t just a star football player but also a star basketball player becoming a 26th round overall pick by New York which led to his 12 year NBA career. During this conversation Charlie shares his journey and some of the keys for a great life that he learned along the way (integrity, character and hard work). Let us know your takeaways. Post on social, tag Jon ( @jongordon11 )and Charlie (@realcharlieward ) so they can engage with you too. Our featured resource today is our . If you want to give your teen an advantage in life, sign them up for our next online leadership workshop for teens on January 23 or one of our other dates this year. We’ll teach them to become positive leaders who overcome challenges, empower themselves and others to make a greater difference! The workshop gets amazing feedback every time we offer it and could be a great inclusion on college applications. Get details, dates and sign up at
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Ken Coleman | Paycheck to Purpose: The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love
01/09/2022
Ken Coleman | Paycheck to Purpose: The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love
Does the work you do matter to you? Are you unsure what you want to do for a living? Are you in the right place but looking to advance? No matter where you are in your career, you were born to do work you love and that’s one of the key things you’ll learn how to do in this episode today. Welcome to Jon Gordon’s Positive University Podcast. Today Jon is joined by our good friend . Ken is known as America's Career Coach, he’s the #1 national bestselling author of The Proximity Principle and the nationally syndicated radio host of The Ken Coleman Show and co-host of the Ramsey Show with Dave Ramsey. Ken also just released a new book, , which Jon and Ken will share lessons from today to help you discover your purpose, live on purpose and max out your potential. If you enjoy this, let others know and let us know. Post on social and tag Jon and Ken. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you listen. We read every one. Our featured resource today is our Power of Positive Leadership Training. Make this year the year you become a better leader and make a greater impact by attending one of our in person or virtual leadership trainings. You’ll develop resilience, mental toughness, grit and learn strategies to overcome negativity, and lead positive change. Check out our programs for businesses, schools, sports teams and teenagers at
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Erwin McManus | The Genius of Jesus
12/22/2021
Erwin McManus | The Genius of Jesus
If you want to bring out your genius and the genius in others, this episode is for you! Today, Jon Gordon is joined by our good friend . Erwin is the Pastor of Mosaic in LA, a bestselling author and one of the most prolific speakers and thinkers around today. In this episode, Jon and Erwin talk about Genius. , which is the title of Erwin's new book, and how Jesus' genius helps to reveal our own. It’s really a fascinating topic that may cause you to look at genius in a whole new way. If you enjoy this, be sure share it with others and let us know as well. You can post on social and tag Jon and Erwin. In fact, if you do, we’re going to pick a few people at random to giveaway a copy of Erwin’s new book. Our featured resource today is Daily Positive. It’s a FREE daily email with a short encouraging message or quote to help you win the day. You can sign up for free at
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Danica Patrick | Grit and The Power of Belief
12/19/2021
Danica Patrick | Grit and The Power of Belief
Welcome to Jon Gordon’s Positive University Podcast. Today, Jon is joined by . Danica is a former professional racer driver, in fact she is the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel car racing. She's also an , , wine entrepreneur and just all around insightful person with a lot of great perspective to share! During this conversation Danica talks about the power of mindset, belief and the grit that’s enabled her to overcome adversity and achieve the success she has. She also shares how One Word has helped her create more focus and impact over the years. It’s good, practical stuff! If you enjoy this, let others know. Share and encourage your friends to listen. You never know how what they hear may impact them and even change their life. One idea can make a huge difference. Our featured resource today is our free 7-day ONE WORD challenge. Like Danica talks about the power of her one word, you can benefit from your one word too. Jump over to to learn more. One word to make the new year your best year. No goals. No resolutions. Just one word. Go to and sign up for free.
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Chris Stefanick | 9 Rules for Living Joy
12/12/2021
Chris Stefanick | 9 Rules for Living Joy
Joy isn't a luxury. It's a necessity. But how do we find joy - and hold onto it - when so much in our life stands in the way? That’s exactly what we’ll find the answer to in this episode of the Positive University Podcast. Today Jon Gordon is joined by . Chris is a speaker, television host and author of the book “.” This isn't just a conversation about the idea of joy but practical strategies on how to find it and live with more of it. If you enjoy this, which I know you will, let others know. Share this podcast with others. It’s 100% free and my bet is you know someone who could use more joy in life too! Our featured resource today is our FREE 7 Day One Word Challenge. You can sign up right now at . 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. We’ve seen it over and over with thousands upon thousand of people. Make the new year your best year and we’ll show you how. Sign up now, it’s free at Alright, let’s join Jon and Chris.
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Zuby | Freedom, Liberty and Choice
12/06/2021
Zuby | Freedom, Liberty and Choice
Welcome to 's Positive University Podcast. In this episode Jon is joined by . Zuby is an independent rapper, author, podcast host, public speaker and creative entrepreneur, with over 1 million followers on social media, 10 million+ video views online and he's been featured on numerous media outlets including the Joe Rogan Experience, BBC, Fox News, and many others. Zuby is well known for his outspoken thoughts and real talk about many popular issues including health, freedom, the pandemic and more. Jon and Zuby address several of those in this conversation today. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to let others know. Post on social and tag Jon (@jongordon11) and Zuby (@zubymusic). Our featured resource today is our free . Instead of creating endless goals and resolutions for the new year, choose One Word to be your driving force for the year. No goals. No wish lists. Just one word. In our free 7 day One Word Challenge, we’ll help you pick your one word and you’ll discover how it can help you overcome distractions and bring more focus, purpose, commitment and success in 2022. Sign up now at
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AJ Vaden | The Power of a Personal Brand
11/29/2021
AJ Vaden | The Power of a Personal Brand
Trust is the currency of success today and a significant way to build trust is through intentionally developing a personal brand. Why? Because people follow people and the more they know, like and trust you, the more likely they are to do business with you. This isn't just about being an instagram influencer, it extends beyond and is applicable for all types of business, companies, executives, entrepreneurs and even more. Welcome to 's Positive University Podcast. Today Jon is joined by , a personal brand strategy firm. AJ is going to unpack the power of a personal brand, why it matters, and several things you can do right away to increase your influence. AJ also shares key findings from research that will blow you away on just how significant a personal brand is for the future. And she even gives a link where you can download that research but you have to listen all the way through to get it. It's phenomenal. If you enjoy this, be sure to share it with others and encourage them to listen as well. Post your greatest takeaways on social and tag Jon and AJ so they can engage. Our featured resource today is… books! Not just books in general but Jon Gordon's bestselling books. Jump over to to see a complete list. From The Energy Bus, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of a Positive Team, Stay Positive and more… Jon's books make great resources for you or gifts for others to help overcome challenges and create positive results.
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Justin Donald | How to Generate Passive Income, Work Less and Have a Better Quality of Life
11/22/2021
Justin Donald | How to Generate Passive Income, Work Less and Have a Better Quality of Life
How different would you life look if you could create passive income (the kind that just comes in automatically each month) to cover your car payment or house payment? Now imagine taking that even further where you generate enough passive income that allow's you to control your time and live the lifestyle you want while working less. That's what you'll learn how to do in this episode of the Positive University Podcast. And the best part, it’s not too good to be true and you don’t have to be rich to start. Today is joined by , the #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of book. Entrepreneur Magazine calls Justin the "Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing." He's a master of low-risk cash flow investing that consistently produce profitable results. Justin shares his proven formula and how you too can start to generate financial freedom. If you enjoy this, be sure to share it with others. Post on social and share your greatest takeaways. Tag Jon and Justin so they can respond. Justin: | | Jon: | | FREE DAILY POSITIVE QUOTE Our featured resource today is Daily Positive. It's a free daily email with a short encouraging message or quote to help you stay positive and win the day. You can sign up for free at
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Heather Monahan | Gaining Confidence and Overcoming Your Villains
11/14/2021
Heather Monahan | Gaining Confidence and Overcoming Your Villains
If you’ve ever struggled with confidence, limiting beliefs or just need help finding the courage to pursue your full potential, this episode is for you! Welcome to Jon Gordon’s Positive University Podcast. Today Jon is joined by, . Heather is a top podcaster, acclaimed keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Boss in Heels. Heather has achieved a great deal of success including being named one of the Most Influential Women in Radio, and Thrive Global named her a Limit Breaking Female Founder. Heather is also the author of and her new book, , which we’ll hear lessons from both in this conversation today. Let us know your biggest takeaways. Post on social and be sure to tag Jon @jongordon11 and Heather @heathermonahan so they can share. Our featured resource today is from our friends at Belay Solutions. It’s a free guide with 10 strategies to help you multiply your productivity… which really means get more done with less stress. Sign me up right? Seriously though, the is a great guide with practical strategies. Download it for free by testing the word POSITIVE to 55123. That’s POSITIVE to 55123.
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Chef Andrew Gruel | Making Great Food and Helping Others
11/07/2021
Chef Andrew Gruel | Making Great Food and Helping Others
In this episode Jon Gordon is joined by . Andrew is the Founder and Executive Chef of Slapfish Restaurant, the award-winning food truck turned international brick and mortar restaurant sensation with nearly 30 locations nationwide. Chef Andrew has appeared on multiple Food Network shows, the TODAY Show", PBS, Cooking Channel and more. During this conversation Andrew shares his story and how he’s created the success he’s had as well as how he has addressed the biggest challenges brought on by the pandemic to his restaurants and others. One of those is how He was able to make a difference by raising over $400 thousand dollars to directly help restaurant workers during the lockdowns of the pandemic. It’s really amazing. If you enjoy this, be sure to share it. Post on social and let us know your favorite takeaways. Tag Jon and Andrew so they can share as well. Our featured resource today is our upcoming LEAD POSITIVE CONFERENCE. It’s a free one day leadership learning experience ONLINE on November 17th. It features 12 speakers including Jon Gordon, Miles McPherson, Valorie Benton, Erwin McManus, Candy Valentino and more. Go to to learn more and sign up for FREE online access.
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Seth Radwell | The Secret to Healing our Divided Nation
10/31/2021
Seth Radwell | The Secret to Healing our Divided Nation
Welcome to Jon Gordon’s Positive University Podcast. In this episode Jon is joined by for a fascinating discussion on how certain historical events reveal the secrets of how we can unite our deeply divided nation. This is more than a podcast, it’s basically a masterclass on how we got here and how we move forward. Seth is an internationally known business executive, thought leader and bestselling author of the book . He previously served as President of e-Scholastic, the digital arm of the global children’s publishing and education company, as President of Bookspan/Bertelsmann, where he overall iconic brands such as Book of the Month Club, Doubleday Book Club, and Literary Guild. He also served as CEO of The Proactiv Company, the leading skincare brand for acne; as President & Chief Revenue Officer of Guthy-Renker, the worldwide direct-to-consumer beauty company. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia College, Columbia University. Seth knows his stuff and brings a lot to think about as we seek to create a better tomorrow than we have today. If you enjoy this, be sure to share it. Post on social and let us know your favorite takeaways. Tag Jon and Seth so they can share as well. Our featured resource today is our upcoming . It’s a free one day leadership learning experience ONLINE on November 17th. It features 12 speakers including Jon Gordon, Miles McPherson, Valorie Benton, Erwin McManus, Candy Valentino and more. Go to to learn more and sign up for FREE online access.
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Yes to Vaccines. No to Mandates and Passports.
10/21/2021
Yes to Vaccines. No to Mandates and Passports.
My story and why I believe what I do.
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Jonathan Isaac | Why I Stand - Taking a Stand for What You Believe In
10/17/2021
Jonathan Isaac | Why I Stand - Taking a Stand for What You Believe In
is joined by , NBA player for the Orlando Magic. In addition to being a star on the court, Jonathan has received a lot of attention for his public stance on certain popular issues. He's a very insightful young man with a big heart to make a positive difference in the world. During this episode Jonathan talks about taking a stand for what you believe in and also announces two new ventures that he's working on that he hasn’t talked about much yet anywhere else. Make sure you listen all the way through! Connect with Jonathan via | | or at If you enjoy this, share it with others and encourage them to listen as well. Our featured resource today is Daily Positive. It's a free daily email with a short encouraging message or quote to help you take on the day. You can sign up to receive it for free at
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Howard Behar - Former Starbucks President on Putting People First
10/11/2021
Howard Behar - Former Starbucks President on Putting People First
Today is joined by . Howard was the North American president of Starbucks for 21 years. During his tenure, he helped grow the franchise from 28 stores to more than 15,000 across five continents and served on the Starbucks board of directors for 12 years until his retirement. He’' actually the one who coined the term "We aren’t in the coffee business serving people, we’re in the people business serving coffee." This entire interview is gold. Howard shares so many great insights on building a great culture and organization by focusing on people. He shares a lot of practical things that Starbucks did and what you can do as well to build something great. If you enjoy this, tell others and encourage them to listen as well. Tag Jon and Howard on social. You can also leave a review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you’re listening. Get Howard's book, Our featured resource this week is our upcoming . If you want to become a better leader, one who creates positive results, this is for you. It’s training that develops resilience, mental toughness, grit and provides strategies to overcome negativity, and lead positive change. You can sign up for our next LIVE training at
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Jade McCarthy |Availability is the Best Ability
09/21/2021
Jade McCarthy |Availability is the Best Ability
Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. Today Jon is joined by Jade McCarthy, former sports broadcaster for ESPN. Jade is also a writer and storyteller. Jade's story is a great example of showing up, doing the work and how when you do, opportunity will find you. Loved when she said: Availability is the best ability. If you aren’t available, you’ll never have opportunities to grow. There’s a lot of great takeaways from Jade during this. Our featured resources today is our . Its one of Jon's many bestselling books but in this one Jon shares what the best do better than everyone else. It's a short small book with big lessons that will help you be your best and bring out the best in others.
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Scott Harrison | Creating Positive Change
09/12/2021
Scott Harrison | Creating Positive Change
Jon Gordon is joined by Scott Harrison, CEO of and New York Times Bestselling Author of "Thirst." This is a powerful conversation about life, innovation, leadership, generosity and how we all can be a part of creating positive change. If you enjoy this episode, let us know by posting on social and tagging Jon and Scott… but more importantly, share and encourage others to listen as well. Our featured resource today is our upcoming . It develops resilience, mental toughness, grit and provides strategies to overcome negativity, and lead positive change. Perfect for businesses, schools, sports teams and more. We have LIVE public in person trainings, virtual trainings online and custom trainings where we come to you. Get all the details and sign up at
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Web 3.0, Crypto and the Internet of Things with Charles Hwang and Jason Albanese
08/31/2021
Web 3.0, Crypto and the Internet of Things with Charles Hwang and Jason Albanese
Welcome to Jon Gordon’s Positive University podcast. Jon is joined by Charles Hwang and Jason Albanese of . This is a future focused discussion about Web 3.0, crypto and the internet of things. It's about what's coming and how new technologies are setting the stage for a massive market disruption. If you've thought about crypto only as a currency like Bitcoin, think again. But you'll only find out why if you listen all the way though. If you enjoy this, be sure to share it with others and let us know. Leave a review on Apple podcasts or wherever you’re listening. You can also post on social and tag Jon Gordon. Our featured resource this week is our . You can sign up at . Each day for 7 days Jon will send you a leadership lesson via email with a simple action that you can take that day to amplify your leadership impact. And by the way, you don’t need a title to be a leader. This applies to everyone because everyone has influence. Join in and let’s raise our leadership potential together.
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Jillian Michaels | How to Age Better, Get Stronger, and Live Healthier
08/23/2021
Jillian Michaels | How to Age Better, Get Stronger, and Live Healthier
Welcome to Jon Gordon’s Positive University Podcast. Today Jon is joined by world renowned fitness expert and creator of , . You likely know her from being a featured trainer on NBC's The Biggest Loser or from one of her many New York Times bestselling books, or video programs and today she is here with Jon to talk about how we can age better, get stronger and live healthier. If you enjoy this, be sure to post on social and let others know. Share your top takeaways and tag Jon and Jillian too. @jongordon11 + @jillianmichaels A big key in creating a healthy life is to reduce your stress and a big way to do that is to stop trying to do everything yourself, especially when it comes to your business or organization. To help, our friends at Belay solutions have put together a free guide 10 Strategies to Unleash Your Productivity. Download it now simply by texting the word POSITIVE to 55123. That's POSITIVE to 55123.
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What Drives Matthew McConaughey To Be Great
08/19/2021
What Drives Matthew McConaughey To Be Great
Matthew McConaughey is more than just a successful actor and bestselling author but have you ever wondered how someone like him achieves the success he has? In this Positive Moment you'll find out. It's a short 2 minute clip with a powerful message that will encourage you today. If you enjoy it, be sure listen or re listen to Jon Gordon's .
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Brandon Landry | How to Create a Culture of Greatness
08/15/2021
Brandon Landry | How to Create a Culture of Greatness
Today Jon is joined by , Founder and CEO of . This is a phenomenal episode about how to create something great. Brandon pulls back the curtain to share what has enabled Walk On's success, being voted EPSN's #1 Sports Bar in America, partnering with Drew Brees and even expanding locations during the pandemic. It's a really insightful look at the importance of knowing your WHY and creating a great culture from someone who lives it and every day. Now, a big key to growing an organization is delegation and leveraging the strengths of others to help you accomplish more than you can do alone. Our friends at Belay Solutions have a free tool to help. It's their "10 Strategies to Unleash Your Productivity." To take advantage of this incredible free guide, text the word POSITIVE to 55123. That’s P-O-S-I-T-I-V-E to 55123. One last thing before we jump in… how would you like to win a free box set of some of Jon Gordon's bestselling books? Well, you can have a chance simply by leaving a review fo this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you're listening. After you leave a review, shoot and email over to [email protected] and let us know. You'll be entered for a chance to win. We pick winners at random each week.
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Ben Newman | Uncommon Leadership
08/08/2021
Ben Newman | Uncommon Leadership
Today, Jon Gordon is joined by our good friend . Ben is a highly regarded Performance Coach, International Speaker and Best-Selling Author. His clients include Fortune 500 companies around the world, business executives, sales organizations and professional athletes. Ben also serves as a Mental Conditioning Coach for the National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team and has worked with players from the last 3 Super Bowl Champion teams. Most of all, Ben is a great guy with a big heart and a lot of passion to help others achieve more than they've ever thought possible. Make sure you grab a copy of Ben's new book called It's available on Amazon right now. 100% of all proceeds from the book are going to support teachers! You’ll hear more about that in the episode. So open up your notes app or grab a pen and paper because this one is packed with takeaways that will impact your life. Our featured resource today is our free No Complaining Challenge. Want to make this week more powerful, productive and positive? Try a 7 Day NO COMPLAINING CHALLENGE! Download our free No Complaining kit that includes: Resources to Turn Complaints into Solutions 5 Things to Do Instead of Complain 3 No Complaining Tools Get access at
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Growing a Company in a Hypergrowth Market
08/01/2021
Growing a Company in a Hypergrowth Market
Jon Gordon is joined by , President of , a technology company building the next-generation blockchain platform: Avalanche. John received his MBA from Harvard University and holds a BS in Economics from Cornell University. This is a fascinating discussion about Changing the infrastructure of finance with a more scalable solution. What does this have to do with positivity, leadership and growth? Everything because this is where the future is going and you need to be aware. More than just aware, you need to understand it. John helps to unpack it but also shares a lot of lessons on how this all relates to how we lead, how we scale our organizations and more. You’ll get a lot out of this one so pay attention! Connect with John Wu at Now, our featured resource today is our Power of Positive Leadership Training. It develops resilience, mental toughness, grit and provides strategies to overcome negativity, and lead positive change. Check out our programs for businesses, schools, sports teams and teenagers at
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Jason Preston | From Averaging 2 Points in High School to LA Clippers NBA Draft Pick
07/30/2021
Jason Preston | From Averaging 2 Points in High School to LA Clippers NBA Draft Pick
Today Jon is joined by . When this interview was recorded Jason was preparing for the NBA draft. Since the recording he has now been drafted by the LA Clippers! It’s a really insightful look at Jason’s rise, how’s he’s overcome adversity and what drives him to success. His story is amazing and will definitely inspire you and remind you that anything is possible if you keep striving. Averaged 2 PPG in high school. Ran on the “C” team in prep school without any college offers from any level. Makes his own highlight tape and posts it on Twitter. + Offered by OU. Scores 31 points against #8 Illinois. Drafted by NBA's LA Clippers.
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Jamie Valvano, Daughter of Jimmy Valvano, on Living with Intention to Create Something Great
07/25/2021
Jamie Valvano, Daughter of Jimmy Valvano, on Living with Intention to Create Something Great
Today Jon is joined by . Jamie is the daughter of legendary NC State Head Coach Jimmy Valvano. Jamie shares some of the key lessons that made her dad such a great success and what he taught her about living with intention, setting bold audacious goals, having vision for what you want to achieve, and why a team is so critical to accomplishing something great. It's a really phenomenal episode as Jamie not only her dads journey and battle with cancer but also her own. There’s so much we can learn from this. Make sure you listen all the way through. If you enjoy this, share it with a friend so they can benefit too. Our featured resource this week is out upcoming Power of Positive Leadership LIVE Training. You can attend in person or online to learn our proven 7 part framework to that will help you become a great leader who overcomes challenges, builds a stronger team and creates positive results. Get details at
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How to Negotiate with a Narcissist | Rebecca Zung
07/11/2021
How to Negotiate with a Narcissist | Rebecca Zung
Today Jon is joined by . This is a really intriguing conversation as Rebecca shares how to negotiate with a narcissist. It's not exactly what you think and the lessons here apply to so many areas of your life! Rebecca knows here stuff. She is one of the Top 1% of attorneys in the nation, having been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a "Best Lawyer in America" and the author of the bestselling book . So get ready to take notes because this one has a lot of them! If you enjoy this, let others know. Share on social and tag @jongordon11 and @rebeccazung so they can share what you share! Our featured resource today is our upcoming . If you want to develop resilience, mental toughness, and grit, this is for you and others on your team. Our training provides strategies to overcome negativity, and lead positive change. We have several upcoming training opportunities that you can attend in person or online. Go to for details.
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Former Harlem Globetrotter Derick Grant on Unlocking Your Full Potential
07/04/2021
Former Harlem Globetrotter Derick Grant on Unlocking Your Full Potential
"You will always be whatever you think you are." Today Jon is joined by former pro athlete and performance mindset coach, . That kickoff quote is from Derick and it's just one of many gems he drops during this interview. Derick, who played professionally for the Harlem Globetrotters, unpacks how our mindset impacts the quality of our life and the ability for us to achieve greatness and fulfill our true potential. You're going to love this one because Derick doesn't talk ABOUT mindset, he shares how to change it, unlearn what’s holding you back and have the confidence to move forward. This episode is brought you by . It's a free daily email with a short positive message to help you win the day. You can sign up for free now at
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Positive Moment: Do This One Little Thing to Create Big Success
07/01/2021
Positive Moment: Do This One Little Thing to Create Big Success
In this short 2 minute message, Jon Gordon shares how this one choice will help you create amazing results.
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Ashley Stahl | Get Unstuck and Discover Your True Self
06/27/2021
Ashley Stahl | Get Unstuck and Discover Your True Self
Today, Jon Gordon is joined by . Ashley is a counterterrorism professional turned highly sought-after career coach, Forbes blogger, and author on a mission to help people step into a career that lights them up. Her story is pretty fascinating as are her insights for helping you discover who you truly are and what you truly want, what will make you come alive in life. Get Ashley's new book . Connect with Ashley at
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Anxiety at Work | Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton
06/25/2021
Anxiety at Work | Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton
Welcome to Jon Gordon’s Positive University Podcast. Today, Jon is joined by and . They've written a number of bestselling books including The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude and All In. But today, they are here to talk about an extremely important topic that we're all faced with today… Anxiety at Work (). Adrian and Chester share the #1 reason for workplace anxiety and unpack how to build resilience handle uncertainly and get stuff done. Speaking of getting stuff done, we have a to help you accomplish more and juggle less. It's a free ebook from our friends at BELAY Solutions and it's filled with practical tips to help you stop doing everything yourself so that you can grow your organization and team. And of course, if you enjoy this episode… tell a friend. Share on social and let us know your biggest takeaways. If you talk about this episode on social and tag Jon Gordon on social, you could win a free box set of books. We'll pick a winner at random this week.
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Steve Weatherford | When More Isn't Enough: Finding Fulfillment vs Chasing Success
06/20/2021
Steve Weatherford | When More Isn't Enough: Finding Fulfillment vs Chasing Success
Jon Gordon is joined by Steve Weatherford. Steve is one those larger than life personalities with so much energy and passion that you can't help but to be inspired after listening to what he has to say. He's a former Super Bowl winning NFL punter, popular speaker, entrepreneur and fitness expert named "The fittest man in the NFL" by Muscle and Fitness magazine. Today Steve pulls back the curtain to share the pitfalls in chasing success, what do you do when MORE isn't enough, what he's doing to live his best life now and how you can too. Steve also shares a powerful story about the abuse he experienced as a kid. It's something anyone dealing with past trauma in life needs to hear! If you enjoy this, let us know. Leave review wherever you're listening and share on social. Be sure to tag Jon (@jongordon11 on Twitter & Instagram / @jongordonpage on Facebook) and Steve (@weatherford5) with your greatest takeaways. This podcast is free, share it and encourage others to benefit too. BONUS RESOURCE One of the things Steve talks about in this episode is being a better leader of yourself so that you can be a more impactful leader of others. We have a free tool to help you do that! Take our free power of positive leadership self-assessment and discover your score and how to improve it. You'll also receive Jon's 6 Quick Tips to Help Stop Negativity in It's Tracks (PDF). Go take the assessment now at
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