The Jon Gordon Podcast

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...

We all have a positive and negative dog inside of us. It's part of our human nature. The key is to feed the positive dog and starve the negative dog. The more we feed the positive dog the bigger it gets and the stronger it becomes. The actions are simple. We just need to make them a habit and do them every day.  www.jongordon.com  

On this episode, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Marty Smith . Marty is one of ESPN's most popular and recognized reporters and hosts who currently covers a variety of sports including college football, basketball, both the NFL and NBA, NASCAR and more. This interview is really impactful as Marty talks about what it means to Never Settle in work and life. He also shares how he went from a...

"My life is only a miracle if I can be a miracle for others." - Austin Hatch On this episode of the Positive University Podcast , bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Austin Hatch . Austin has the rare distinction of being someone who has survived two plane crashes . The odds of this happening are almost unimaginable. Yet as miraculous as this is, the doctors believe it was even more miraculou...

On this episode of Positive University, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Case Keenum, a quarterback for the Washington Redskins NFL team. He played college football for Houston, where he became the NCAA's all-time leader in total passing yards, touchdowns, and completions.    This is a really insightful interview where Case talks about his journey, achieving your dreams, playing for more,...

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast , bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with  Dave Meltzer , CEO of Sports 1 Marketing one of the world's leading sports & entertainment marketing agencies, which he co-founded with Hall of Fame Quarterback Warren Moon. Dave is also a renowned speaker, bestselling author and award winning humanitarian.   This interview is value packed! There's so mu...

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Cathy Parker , author of the book Northern Lights . Cathy is also the founder of two non profits, Athletes to Champions and Beyond the Ballfield to help athletes and their families deal with the realities of sports and use their influence for good. This interview is about more than Cathy's story, it's a re...

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast , bestselling author Jon Gordon talks Rob Pannell . Rob is by far one of the greatest lacrosse players in the world. He's an MVP, record setter, and a true champion on and off the field. Listen in as Jon and Rob talk about what the best do better than everyone else and the importance of controlling the controllables.   This episode is brought to y...

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast , bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Bedros Keuilian . He went from escaping  Communist Soviet Union and dumpster diving for food to becoming the founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, one of the nation's fastest growing franchises. He's a successful investor and the bestselling author of Man Up . His story is not only compelling, it's also...

Truett Cathy was once asked, "How do you know if a man needs encouragement?" His answer, "If he's breathing."  In this short bonus Positive Moment, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks about the power of encouragement and how we need to receive and give it today.  www.jongordon.com www.positiveuniversity.com  

On this Positive University Podcast episode, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Tony Bennett, head coach of the University of Virginia men's basketball team who won the 2019 NCAA championship. After you listen to what Tony shares, you'll understand why he's such an effective coach. His wisdom and insights on life and leadership are profound. so Grab a pen or fire up your notes app and get re...

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with  LaChina Robinson , a college basketball and WNBA analyst and reporter for ESPN. She's a dynamic TV personality, communications strategist, and keynote speaker.   During this conversation she shares some of the lessons she's learned from  successfully transitioning from a star athlete to a respected broadc...

On this episode Jon talks with 3 courageous women who beat cancer. What makes this conversation so powerful is not just the stories that each of these amazing women share but how they embraced the power of positivity to overcome their challenges. It's also enlightening to hear the latest cancer treatments and how they are producing better outcomes for some. While cancer is the topic of this episod...