Game Changers with Molly Fletcher Jon Gordon on Positive Leadership
Jul 13, 2017
Jon Gordon, an accomplished author and speaker known for inspiring positive leadership and team culture, delves deep into the art of cultivating a thriving workplace. He shares his personal journey from crisis to positivity and the impact of negative thoughts. Jon emphasizes the importance of finding purpose over mere goals, using athlete stories to illustrate resilience under doubt. He discusses effective team connection exercises, the danger of energy vampires, and the power of love paired with accountability in leadership.
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Marriage Ultimatum Sparked Transformation
- Jon Gordon describes a marriage crisis where his wife gave him an ultimatum to change or she would leave.
- That moment triggered his journey from negativity to a purpose-driven life and career.
Don't Believe Every Negative Thought
- Understand that negative thoughts often come from outside influences and don't have to be believed.
- Speak truth to the lie and act on grit and core beliefs to move forward despite thoughts.
Replace Lies With Anchors Of Truth
- Counter negative thoughts by listing the lies and writing the truthful responses beside them.
- Anchor to core truths like worthiness and capability to keep moving forward.