The Jon Gordon Podcast

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...

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 repu...

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 wh...

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 shine...

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...

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...

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 P...

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 se...

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:...

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 l...

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, wh...

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...

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, He...

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...

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 twic...

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 o...

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 impro...

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...

This is a short encouraging message from Jon Gordon.  Always remember the amount of fruit we produce is just an outcome and measurement of how well we are nurturing our root. If we take care of our root we'll always have an abundant supply of fruit. Ignore the root and say goodbye to the fruit.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast , bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with  Jesse Cole . Jesse is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of two multimillion-dollar summer league baseball teams, the Gastonia Grizzlies and the Savannah Bananas. He's been featured on MSNBC and as a keynote speaker all over the country, promoting his motto "If it's normal, do the exact op...

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast , bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Matt Brown . Matt is the founder of Think Eternity and the author of the book TRUTH PLUS LOVE . Matt shares some great perspectives and advice on life, leadership, faith and influence… how we can maximize it to make a greater impact in the world. 

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon talks with Pat Williams . Pat is a basketball Hall-of-Famer, co-founder of the NBA's Orlando Magic and former general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers. He's Also one of America's top inspirational corporate speakers and the author of over 100 books, his most recent being CHARACTER CARVED IN STONE , highlighting the leadership secrets...

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Allie Long . Allie is a Professional soccer player for the Reign FC and the U.S Women's National Team who recently Won the World Cup.   This interview is super powerful as Jon and Allie dive into her story of turning setbacks into triumphs, the importance of preparation, having the right mindset and so muc...

On this episode  of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with  Marcie Frost , chief executive officer of CalPERS, a pension fund which administers a retirement system for more than 1.9 million California public sector workers and their families and purchases health care for more than 1.4 million public sector employees. Marcie oversees a global investment portfolio...