The Jon Gordon Podcast

Controlling your ego is a crucial aspect of personal growth. Our ego can often cloud our judgment, preventing us from seeing our flaws and mistakes, and that is why we must be open to constructive criticism. After being on The Bachelor, Clayton Echard learned many things about himself through criticism of his actions on the show. Jon and Clayton go into more detail about this over the course of the episode, along with how to control your ego and grow from your struggles. 

On this episode of Positive U, Jon is joined by Dr. Chris Palmer. Dr. Palmer has done extensive research on mental illnesses, why they occur, and how we can stop them. Over the course of the episode, Jon and Dr. Palmer discuss theories regarding mental health, the ketogenic diet, and the importance of mitochondria in our cells.

On this episode of the Positive University Podcast, Jon Gordon is joined by beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author, Roma Downey. It's a conversation  full of wisdom, affirmation, and encouragement to ignite the power of kindness in every one of us and remind us to step into kindness with one another. Get Roma's new book "Be an Angel: Devotions to Inspire and Encourage Love and Light Along the Way."  Roma Downey, OBE, is an Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author who has been creating inspirational content for twenty-five years. She gained fame for her role as the kindhearted angel Monica on the popular network show Touched by an Angel. With her husband, Mark Burnett, she has produced the miniseries The Bible, A.D.: The Bible Continues, and The Dovekeepers, as well as the films Son of God, Woodlawn, Ben-Hur, and Resurrection. Roma Downey is president and CCO of LightWorkers, the faith and family division of MGM.

On this episode of Positive University, Jon Gordon talks with Ryan Bethea. Ryan is a producer and podcast host of the new hit series "The Exorcist Files". The show is a deep dive into the fascinating world of spiritual warfare and is told through the lens of a leading exorcist of the Catholic Church. Since the show's release it has gone on to claim the #1 spot on Spotify's Religion and Spirituality Charts for nearly a month, and #4 on Apple's religion charts. It's a serious topic but this is actually a fascinating discussion and brings up  a lot of important questions.  Since releasing The Exorcist Files, the podcast is now number 1 on Spotify Religion, number 2 on Apple Religion… and top 40 in the US podcast charts. Go check it out at Exorcistfiles.TV Connect with Ryan and The Exorcist Files at @theBEthea and @Exorcist Files on Instagram

On this episode of the Positive University podcast, Jon Gordon is joined by his co-author of The Sale, Alex Demczak. Alex is also the co-founder of Streamline Books, a company that helps people write, edit, and publish their stories. Jon and Alex discuss this process in greater detail, along with providing advice and personal experiences of taking the leap and sharing your message to the world. Learn more about Alex at https://alexspeaking.com/ and Streamline Books at https://writemybooks.com/ 

How different would your life and business be, if you could only work on things you love? Becoming successful is not about grinding harder or finding more time to work. It's about installing systems and mindset shifts to engage in high-value work that brings you energy and fulfillment. Trading money for time will bring you more success than you ever thought possible, while reducing stress and maximizing happiness. And that's what you'll learn about on this episode of Positive University as Jon Gordon is joined by Dan Martell, bestselling author of the new book BUY BACK YOUR TIME.  Listen to the episode then get the book to learn: How to calculate your Buyback Rate so you can buy back time immediately Why Playbooks need to be the foundation of your business, and how to create them When to employ time hacks, such as the Definition of Done and the $50 Magic Pill, to help your team work more efficiently, prevent bottlenecks, and guard your energy The secret to engineering your perfect week—and then, your perfect year—to ensure you’re fully focused on what matters most The Replacement Ladder steps you need to climb to become an empire builder Dan Martell is an entrepreneur, angel investor, thought leader, and highly sought-after coach in the SaaS, or software as a service, industry. He founded, scaled and successfully exited three technology companies within a ten year period.  In 2012 he was named Canada’s top angel investor, having invested in more than 50 start-ups, such as Intercom, Udemy, and Unbounce. In 2016, Martell founded the SaaS Academy and grew it to become one of the largest coaching companies in the world. He's also an Ironman athlete, philanthropist, husband, and father of two incredible boys. Connect with Dan at https://www.danmartell.com/

"Wherever you go, there you are." This is a special short clip from Jon Gordon and Ed Mylett. If you haven't listened to Jon's full interview on Ed Mylett's podcast yet… we hope you will today. It's powerful. They talked about Oneness vs Separateness, What Makes a Great Leader, Commitments vs Goals, Internal Changes that Impact Your External Life, The Mind Soul Connection and much more! Listen or Watch the full episode. Share and let us know your top takeaways when you listen. 

On this episode of Positive University, Jon Gordon is joined by Damon West, coauthor of "The Coffee Bean" and their latest book "How to Be a Coffee Bean: 111 Life-Changing Ways to Create Positive Change." Damon's story of being sentenced to life in prison to now sharing the message of the coffee bean is truly remarkable, and it shows what happens when you change your environment instead of letting your environment change you. Jon and Damon go in depth on Damon's story and share tips on how to be a coffee bean and live it out.  Get Jon and Damon's new book "How to Be a Coffee Bean" anywhere books are sold including Amazon and Barnes & Noble.   

Peter Crone is often referred to as the mind architect. In one of the most thought-provoking episodes of Positive University to date, Jon and Peter discuss ideas of truth, dealing with cancel culture and how to stand up for what you believe is right.

Over the past two years Jedediah Bila has been one of the biggest voices advocating for our freedom... from vaccines and mandates to free speech. After leaving her roles on networks including The View and Fox, Jedediah decided that her voice will still be heard without the censorship and restrictions large companies have. On this episode of Positive University, Jon and Jedediah discuss the pandemic, politics, and how to stop letting fear control you.