Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, MLB coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals and non-profits. He is the author of numerous best-selling books including The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, The Seed, You Win in the Locker Room First and The No Complaining Rule. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, LA Clippers, Miami Heat, Pittsburgh Pirates, BB&T Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, Bayer, West Point Academy and more. Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.

Show Highlights:

You don’t have to be an extrovert to be a positive leader. - Jon GordonPositive leadership says “I believe in a better future.” - Jon GordonIf you’re complaining you’re not leading. - Jon GordonComplainers and pessimists focus on problems, positive leaders focus on solutions. - Jon GordonComplaining is not a plan. - Jon GordonPositive leaders find a way forward. - Jon GordonRelentless optimism and hard work will bring your dream to fruition. - Jon GordonWe confront the reality that exists but we don’t dwell on it. - Jon GordonIt’s dangerous to be a realist. - Jon Gordon

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