The Jon Gordon Podcast

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. In this episode Jon is joined by Seth Radwell 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...

My story and why I believe what I do. 

Jon Gordon is joined by Jonathan Isaac , 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...

Today Jon Gordon is joined by Howard Behar . 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...

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. The...

Jon Gordon is joined by Scott Harrison, CEO of charity: water 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. Support charity : water and give the gift of life to others through clean water today. If you enjoy this episode, let us know by posting on social and...

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University podcast. Jon is joined by Charles Hwang and Jason Albanese of Lightening Capital . 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 y...

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. Today Jon is joined by world renowned fitness expert and creator of The Fitness  App , Jillian Michaels . 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 liv...

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 full interview with Matthew here .

Today Jon is joined by Brandon Landry , Founder and CEO of Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux . 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...

Today, Jon Gordon is joined by our good friend Ben Newman . 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 worke...

Jon Gordon is joined by John Wu , President of Ava Labs , 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, leadershi...

Today Jon is joined by Jason Preston . 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....

Today Jon is joined by Jamie Valvano . 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...

Today Jon is joined by Rebecca Zung . 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...

"You will always be whatever you think you are." Today Jon is joined by former pro athlete and performance mindset coach, Derick Grant . 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 an...

In this short 2 minute message, Jon Gordon shares how this  one choice will help you create amazing results.  

Today, Jon Gordon is joined by Ashley Stahl . 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...

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. Today, Jon is joined by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton . 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 ( get the book here ). Adrian and Chester share the #1 re...

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 t...

Jon Gordon is joined by Dan Orlovsky, a football analyst for ESPN and former NFL quarterback. Dan is a really grounded individual with a ton of great wisdom. He shares stellar insights on becoming a great teammate, having a long term mindset for greatness, and much more. We especially loved what he shared about parenting and pushing our kids but pushing them in a way that going to bring out their...

Today, Jon Gordon is joined by Dave Alpern , President of Joe Gibbs Racing, the winningest team in NASCAR history. One amazing thing about Dave, as you'll hear, is that he started with Joe Gibbs Racing as an unpaid intern in 1993 and worked his way up to the top. It's a phenomenal story and Dave shares a ton of lessons he's learned himself and from Joe Gibbs along the way. Let us know your greates...

We have a special episode for you today with Coach P.J.Fleck. It's audio from our recent Masterclass Coaching session with Jon and P.J. where P.J. shares some of his key leadership lessons and advice for life. It is a stellar conversation with a ton of practical takeaways. Make sure you grab a copy of Jon and P.J.'s new book ROW THE BOAT. It's a A Never-Give-Up Approach to Lead with Enthusiasm and...

Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. Today, Jon is joined by Amberly Lago . Amberly is a leading expert in the field of resilience, transformation, and health and wellness. She's been featured on NBC's Today Show and in magazines such as Shape, Fit Pregnancy, Health, and Disability Magazine. Amberly shares her powerful story of coming back from a severe accident, being told she had...

Today Jon Gordon is joined by Ryan Serhant . Ryan is costar on Bravo's hit show Million Dollar Listing New York and the author of the national bestsellers, Sell It Like Serhant and Big Money Energy . He is also the CEO and founder of SERHANT real estate company. Ryan's story is a true inspiration. And so much of it has to do with energy, belief and good old fashioned hard work. It's a reminder of...